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LOT 0644
Roman Period Bronze Ring with Lion
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.24 grams, 23.41 mm overall, 18.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With D-section shoulders flanking the ellipsoid plaque, incuse crouching beast in a pelletted border. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, pre 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 269, for type.
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