FRANKISH GOLD AND GARNET RING Later 5th century AD A flat-section gold hoop supporting a discoid bezel with inset cabochon garnet disc and quadrants, four pairs of inset garnet roundels. 14 grams, 26mm overall, 19.80 x 22.46mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.34.7.
FRANKISH GOLD AND GARNET RING Later 5th century AD A flat-section gold hoop supporting a discoid bezel with inset cabochon garnet disc and quadrants, four pairs of inset garnet roundels. 14 grams, 26mm overall, 19.80 x 22.46mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s. Literature Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.34.7.
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