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LOT 0883
Roman Bone Female Pin Head
EASTERN ROMAN, 3RD CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (14.1 grams, 90 mm).
With carved detailing to obverse, D-shaped face and chignon hairstyle, rounded bosom; old collector's label to reverse 'IV / 00 28'.
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 0883
Roman Bone Female Pin Head
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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