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LOT 1680

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.
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 1680

European Bronze Age Shield Boss

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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