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LOT 0703

Late Roman Decorated Bone Pyxis

4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (57 grams, 51 mm).

Barrel-shaped with everted rim, horizontal ribbing, inset base, lateral lug handles at the shoulder.

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0703

Late Roman Decorated Bone Pyxis

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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