RARE VENETIAN SILVER GILT RING WITH MERCHANTS

Ca.1400 AD. Unique Medieval, Venetian silver gilt ring depicting a merchant meeting a banker; The merchant holding a bag with coins with the raided hand; banker holding a coin scale. During the time of the Medici, Venice became a trade capital of Europe. This ring is a manifestation of the economic spirit of the citizens of the city-state. Very fine work. Good Condition 19mm/L:21mm;UK S US 9; 4.5gr; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in 1990 on the UK and European art market.