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LOT 0921
Roman Bronze Signet Ring with Horse
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.30 grams, 24.71 mm overall, 19.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
Broad plaque with incuse image of a horse with walking attendant, objects in the field.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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