Lot 969:
ETRUSCAN BRONZE 'PASSAREDINI'
Etruscan culture, c. 4th to 2nd century BC.
Masculine ring forged from leaded bronze. The circular accessory features a relatively smooth interior surface as well as columns of three pyramidal spikes surrounding the exterior.
Diameter: 33 mm.; Height: 20 mm.
AE. Mottled layers of brown and green patina have formed across the surfaces and imbue this ring with a stylish presentation. Generally referred to as 'passaredini' and thus related to the equestrian sphere, this type of bronze object apparently has no certain function.
Start price € 50
Current price € 60
Minimum bid: € 65
Minimum bid increment € 5
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