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Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion
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LOT 0815

Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion

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

1 in. (4.35 grams, 23.67 mm overall, 18.00 x 12.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).

D-section hoop expanding towards the shoulders, an oval bezel with a crouching lion on a baseline. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

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LOT 0815

Greek Bronze Ring with Crouching Lion

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

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 £5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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