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LOT 0514
Greek Bronze Ring with Dog
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (1.24 grams, 18.82 mm overall, 17.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a stylised dog.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Greek Core-Formed Tall Glass Alabastron
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D-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with an insect, likely a spider with a large abdomen. 3.73 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 18.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
