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LOT 0857
Roman Bronze Ring with Standing Goddess
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.39 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 18.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Comprising a D-section hoop (split), and an oval bezel with standing goddess, possibly Venus. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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