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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]

Provenance

UK 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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LOT 0536

Greek Bronze Ring with Bird

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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