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LOT 0907

Roman Bronze Ring with Rabbit

3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.63 grams, 20.35 mm overall, 18.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).

With integral ellipsoid bezel, intaglio crouching rabbit motif.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 196, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0907

Roman Bronze Ring with Rabbit

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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