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LOT 0779
Large Late Roman Bronze Elaborate Belt Plate
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (45.2 grams, 71 mm).
With scroll motifs divided in two panels, rolled and ribbed forward edge, holes for four attachment pins.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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