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LOT 0716
Late Roman Bronze Ring with BADA
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.14 grams, 23.09 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With expandable hoop and narrow bezel inscribed with 'BADA'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 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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