UMAYYAD GOLD HEAVY RING WITH INSCRIPTION

Ca. AD 700 - 750. A substantial gold ring with a broad flat-section hoop expanding into angular shoulders and a raised rectangular bezel. The recessed face is decorated with an inscription, enclosed within a raised border. Size: D:15.39mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; Weight: 6.2g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£500

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