MacDougall Auctions 7-11 June 2010
7 June 2010
132. GOLD WEDDING RING
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, EARLY BYZANTINE, 6TH TO 7TH CENTURY
3.3 by 2.6 cm., weight 8.4g.
4,000-6,000 pounds
Related literature: Gary Vikan, Art and Marriage in Early Byzantium, Dumbarton Oaks Papers 44, 1990, pp. 145-163.
Notes on symbols:
* Indicates 5% Import Duty Charge applies.
Ω Indicates 20% Import Duty Charge applies.
§ Indicates Artist's Resale Right applies.
† Indicates Standard VAT scheme applies, and the rate of 20% VAT will be charged on both hammer price and premium.