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LOT 0831

Roman Bronze Finger Ring

1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (6.85 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 16.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)).

Fragment of a ribbed bracelet with finial, re-used as a finger ring. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Suffolk, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-37E1B5.

Published

Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference SF-37E1B5.

CONDITION

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LOT 0831

Roman Bronze Finger Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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