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LOT 0135
Roman Bronze Standing Ram
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (73 grams, 50 mm).
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, standing facing with detailing to the face, horns, tufted coat and hooves.
Provenance
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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