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Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin
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LOT 0951

Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.89 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 16.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)).

Expanding hoop with angled shoulders, oval bezel with a stylised dolphin. [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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LOT 0951

Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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