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LOT 0892
Large Roman Bronze Bow Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 1/8 in. (36 grams, 10.5 cm).
With wide bow decorated with annular motifs ending to a stylised animal head from which the triangular catch-plate emerges. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Bull Statuette
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Modelled in advancing pose with one foreleg raised and tail looped over onto the rump, head erect with suggestion of an ornamental plate or garland on the brow; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 227 grams total, 86 mm high including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Roman Bronze Animal-Head Bracelet
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
