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LOT 0747

Late Roman Bronze Ring with Warrior

4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (2.62 grams, 22.50 mm overall, 18.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).

Rectangular bezel with advancing warrior holding a sword and shield. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 454, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0747

Late Roman Bronze Ring with Warrior

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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