Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
30.5.19
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The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOTE 1576:
Byzantine Gold Episcopal Ring
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Precio inicial:
£
1,080
Precio estimado:
$1,200 - $1,700
Comisión de la casa de subasta:
30%
IVA: Sólo en comisión
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15th century AD or later
A substantial gold openwork ring in the form of an ecclesiastical column capital; the shank with scrolling vine to the base, to the sides a shield with cross to the centre, lobed section with trefoil, above a further trefoil; to both sides of the bezel two peacocks either side of a central cross, to the long sides a series of crosses in a circle with scrolling vine motif to the top; top of the bezel with three panels, central, recessed panel with equal-armed cross with vine scrolls to the top and bottom; two flanking panels with interlaced diamond pattern with central square. 42.26 grams, 29.82mm overall, 18.67mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.62, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Provenance
Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s.
