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LOT 0509

Greek Bronze Seal Ring with Hippocamp

CIRCA 5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (8.14 grams, 24.23 mm overall, 19.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).

Comprising a wide hoop and lentoid bezel with a leaping hippocamp holding a spear and a shield.

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 0509

Greek Bronze Seal Ring with Hippocamp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £228

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