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Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

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LOT 0820

Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (1.63 grams, 19.86 mm overall, 16.50 x 15.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).

Scaphoid bezel wth incuse winged gryphon in profile. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Literature

Cf. Imhoof-Blumer, F., Keller, O., Tier-und Pflanzenbilder auf Münzen und Gemmen des Klassischen Altertums, Hildesheim, 1889 (1972), taf.XXXIII no.33, for the type.

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LOT 0820

Greek Bronze Ring with Animal or Centaur

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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