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LOT 0848
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.41 grams, 22.87 mm overall, 14.26x16.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with expanding shoulders and an oval bezel with a standing lion. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gold and Garnet Gemstone Ring with Bird
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Opening Bid: £750
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.