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LOT 0686
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Warrior
280-400 A.D.
3/4 in. (5.19 grams, 20.44 mm overall, 15.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with notched shoulders, a raised circular bezel with a stylised warrior. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. similar ring in PAS, BERK-51ECCF.
Footnotes
The small copper alloy Roman finger ring seems to be of Guiraud Type 4f (similar to Henig Type II) and dates from the 3rd to early 5th century A.D. The size of the ring suggests it may have been worn on the end of the finger, but most probably used by a child.
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