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LOT 1113
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Jewish Gemstone
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.05 grams, 30.66 mm overall, 20.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).
D-section hoop with forked terminals, large bezel with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a lozenge-shaped grid of magical symbols, four sprigs surrounding; underside stamped with 'H 925'. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, London, UK.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1113
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Jewish Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Opening Bid: £450
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Opening Bid: £500
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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
