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LOT 1818

European Bronze Age Shield Boss

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 3/4 in. (65 grams, 12 cm).

Of circular convex shape with a conical rivet through the centre, the underside of the rivet with a loop for attachment; a pelta-shaped openwork plaque suspended from the rivet.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1818

European Bronze Age Shield Boss

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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