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LOT 0429

Egyptian Bronze Ring with Bust

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.

1 in. (7.03 grams, 23.09 mm overall, 17.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).

With discoid bezel with incuse profile facing left.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 26, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0429

Egyptian Bronze Ring with Bust

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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