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LOT 0742
Roman Bronze Signet Ring with AMOR
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.37 grams, 23.06 mm overall, 17.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Ellipsoid bezel with incised 'AMOR' legend. [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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