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LOT 1019
Western Asiatic Large Bronze Ring
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (15.77 grams, 25.80 mm overall, 19.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Discoid bezel with incised grid and crescent motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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