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Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

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LOT 0791

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

HELLENISTIC, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (7.64 grams, 27.30 mm overall, 18.85 x 19.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).

The hoop with raised angular bosses, circular bezel with two opposing lions standing on their hind legs and holding an eye motif(?) in their jaws, a stork and a branch below. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0791

Greek Bronze Ring with Animals

Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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