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LOT 1632

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

MEDIEVAL GILDED BRONZE HEAD OF CHRIST
1200-1500 A.D.
3/4 in. (17.5 grams, 21 mm).

Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic face and hair detailing and trace remains of gilding; once belonging to a complete figure of Christ. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
Found Fordham, Essex, UK.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-EFA165.

CONDITION
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