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LOT 0511
Hellenistic Bronze Ring with Mythical Bird
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (6.85 grams, 23.38 mm overall, 18.38 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
With ellipsoid bezel, low-relief stylised image of a bird with tail splayed. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex old English collection.
London art market, pre 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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