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LOT 1617
Celtic to Post Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-20TH CENTURY AD.
1/2 - 2 1/4 in. (62.4 grams total, 12-58 mm).
Comprising: seal die with cross potent motif; hooked tag, knife bolster, mortar form a cosmetic grinder and other items. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
Accompanied by four Portable Antiquities Scheme reports with nos.SF-93307D, SF-9307EE, SF-92D355 and SF-92E07C.
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