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LOT 0536
Greek Bronze Ring with Bird
5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (5.49 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
The hoop leading to stepped shoulders and an oval-shaped bezel, displaying an incuse bird facing left. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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