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LOT 0855

Late Roman Bronze Tweezers

4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 in. (4.35 grams, 59 mm).

Formed as two narrow D-section arms with transverse ribbing and impressed point ornament. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0855

Late Roman Bronze Tweezers

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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