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LOT 0578

Greek Bronze Ring with Horse

4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (13.86 grams, 26.20 mm overall, 18.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).

Tiered bezel with incuse profile horse, one foreleg raised and the reins free.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0578

Greek Bronze Ring with Horse

Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

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