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LOT 0612
Late Roman Bronze Bracelet
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (30.6 grams, 61 mm).
Flat-section penannular body with rounded terminals, the upper body divided into segments with vertical lines and each segment with four punched pellets, single punched pellet to each terminal. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Ex Hanna Saba collection, Ambassador to Egypt-USA-France (1909-1992). Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12098-218159. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Eagle
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising a D-section hoop and oval bezel with splayed eagle. 4.54 grams, 22.42 mm overall, 19.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With expandable hoop and narrow bezel inscribed with 'BADA'. 4.14 grams, 23.09 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
