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LOT 2062
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Maroneia Horse
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.21 grams, 23.72 mm overall, 20.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)).
Substantial hoop with overlapping finials, large discoid bezel with low-relief image of a prancing horse, modelled after depictions on ancient Greek coins from the city of Maroneia in Thrace. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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