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LOT 0576
Greek Bronze Ring with Animal
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (5.06 grams, 22.11 mm overall, 17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With ellipsoid bezel, incuse image of a horse with long slender neck. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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