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LOT 1502
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Processional Figures
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.10 grams, 24.85 mm overall, 18.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Longitudinally ribbed hoop with slightly flared bezel, two engraved figures with objects in the field.
Provenance
Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1502
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Processional Figures
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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