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LOT 1628
Chinese Bronze Belt Closure
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (22.5 grams, 48 mm).
Formed as a grotesque beast-head with loop to the rear and stud beneath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Chinese Bronze Belt Closure
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Formed as a grotesque beast-head with loop to the rear and stud beneath. 22.5 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Romano-Celtic Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch Group
England, 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
S-shaped brooch fragment with transverse bands of enamel, head with curving ear-terminal above and looped pin; accompanied by the remains of a large enamelled bronze bow brooch with enamelled discoid stud. 31.2 grams total, 40 mm each
Found Yorkshire, UK. -
Celtic Bronze Boar Statuette
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Modelled in the round with notches to the ridged back, sockets to the eyes, coiled tail. 98 grams, 50 mm
From the collection of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman, established from the 1960s.