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LOT 0526
Greek Bronze Signet Ring with Pan
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (3.55 grams, 20.92 mm overall, 17.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
With scaphoid bezel, intaglio seated faun with syrinx.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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