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Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of a Priest or Saint Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of a Priest or Saint Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of a Priest or Saint
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LOT 1935

Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of a Priest or Saint

14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (11.1 grams, 39 mm).

Modelled in the round in floor-length robe with right arm raised; shrine mount. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found East Anglia, UK.
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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LOT 1935

Medieval Gilt Bronze Figure of a Priest or Saint

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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