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Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion
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LOT 0855

Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion

CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (7.12grams, 25.64 mm overall, 19.49 x 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).

D-section hoop with vesica-shaped bezel depicting a scorpion.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0855

Greek Bronze Ring with Scorpion

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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 £70 (EUR 81; USD 95) +BP*

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