2165 - Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross. The Kal Noselson Medieval Collection (Lots 330-335 & 2160-2168)

Medieval Bronze Ring with Cross. The Kal Noselson Medieval Collection (Lots 330-335 & 2160-2168) Circa 10th-12th century A.D. The hoop formed as a series of lozenge plaques with vertical median stripes and interstitial rectangular plaques with similar detailing. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas stliches Erbe, M nchen, 2004, item 666, for an earlier example of the type. 4.2 grams, 23.93 mm overall, 21.15 x 20.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.