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LOT 0899
Roman Bronze Ring with Mythical Animal
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.39 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 20.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
With pointillé design to each shoulder and rim of bezel, low-relief long-necked zoomorph with tail raised; provincial workmanship. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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