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LOT 0798

Roman Bronze Ring with Cupid Riding a Lion

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (5.55 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 16.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)).

Incuse ribbing to the shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with incuse crouching lion and winged putto or Cupid above.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0798

Roman Bronze Ring with Cupid Riding a Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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