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LOT 0924
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.11 grams, 24.39 mm overall, 20.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
With ellipsoid bezel, incuse lion attacking a goat. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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