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LOT 0284
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (12.6 grams, 56 mm).
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and possibly red enamelling to the stylised beast heads, geometric ornament to the body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures.
Provenance
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s.
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LOT 0284
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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