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LOT 0512
Greek and Roman Bronze Ring Group
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 in. (15.7 grams total, 23-27 mm).
Including one with rectangular bezel and incuse hare motif. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex old English collection.
London art market, pre 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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