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Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

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LOT 0816

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

4TH CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (3.67 grams, 24.45 mm overall, 20.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)).

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse scene of a leaping lion attacking a standing figure grappling it, perhaps Herakles and the Nemaean lion. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Literature

For a similar ring cf. Spier, J., Ancient gems and finger rings, Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p.87 no.45.

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LOT 0816

Large Greek Bronze Ring with Combat Scene

Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*

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