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LOT 0588
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
ROMAN BRONZE AXE BROOCH
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.2 grams, 37 mm).
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.2 grams, 37 mm).
Plate brooch with raised vertical shaft and lateral crescent blades each with notched outer edge and incised ring-and-dot motif; catch and pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1980s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0434-16a-442, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
