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Medieval Zoomorphic Sapphire Gold Ring
$62,763.89
£45,600
€53,351.19
CA$85,779.85
A$93,378.36
CHF 49,565.28
MX$1,123,542.75
NOK 628,059.46
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DKK 398,423.51
About the Item
Medieval zoomorphic sapphire ring. An important piece, horizontally set with a sapphire cabochon, originally used as a bead with lengthwise drill hole, in a closed back collet setting, bezel gripped either side by two pairs of gaping mouths of animals, possibly dragons, with their bodies flowing round the band, their forelegs outstretched towards their heads, their hindlegs swallowed by gaping snakes whose tails intertwine to form the rest of the band. Tested yellow gold, approximately 9.52g in weight, circa 12th - 14th century. UK finger size Q.
Accompanied by documentation stating that this piece was found at Backwell, North Somerset in 2012; reference GLO-40F421 under the Portable Antiquities Scheme, with supporting report from the British Museum declaring this item is Treasure, Treasure reference 2012 T690. Accompanied by an X-ray fluorescence analysis report summary stating the composition of the metal. Sapphire identified by Raman spectroscopy.
During the 12th - 15th century, medieval rings featuring monsters or dragons with gaping mouths were a popular decorative feature, especially in conjunction with the collet and the bezel. See Cherry, J. 'Medieval Rings in The Ring: From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century', p.56.
Further examples of rings with monsters' heads can be seen in the British Museum, items AF. 1867 and AF.1000.
Please note shipping to the United States of America requires the purchaser to fill out a CBP 5106 customs form before the item is shipped. This form is a legal requirement for any item over $2,000 which is being imported into the United States. One of the details the form requests is the purchaser’s social security number or importer’s number.
- Ring Size:8 US, Resizable
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- Date of Manufacture:12th to 14th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 275191stDibs: LU186203442
Resizing is available.
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