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LOT 0531
Greek Bronze Ring with Animal
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (7.80 grams, 26.32 mm overall, 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)).
With round-section hoop, the round bezel with a standing quadruped with its tail curved above its back. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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