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LOT 0620

Roman Bronze Ram Statuette

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (36.2 grams, 40 mm).

Modelled standing in the round with naturalistic detailing, with head turned slightly left with curled horns.

Provenance

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

CONDITION
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LOT 0620

Roman Bronze Ram Statuette

Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)

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