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LOT 0611
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
ROMAN RING WITH LEAPING GLADIATORIAL LION
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.21 grams, 21.25 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.21 grams, 21.25 mm overall, 17.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
A bronze finger ring with raised ellipsoid bezel, incuse leaping lion motif.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 228.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
