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LOT 1268
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Bull
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.19 grams, 23.86 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With a D-section hoop, oval bezel with intaglio motif of an advancing zebu bull advancing left. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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