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LOT 0888

Roman Bronze Ring with Animal

3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.88 grams, 24.90 mm overall, 19.78 x 18.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).

Slender hoop with discoid bezel, piecrust design on the outer edge surrounding a zoomorphic motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0888

Roman Bronze Ring with Animal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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