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LOT 0865
Late Roman Bronze Bird Plate Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (7.38 grams, 38 mm).
Depicting a bird in flight with triangular wings and spread tail, collar around the neck and punched ring-and-dot eyes; pin and catchplate on the reverse.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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