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LOT 0620

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection

1ST CENTURY-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 - 2 1/2 in. (86 grams total, 45-65 mm).

Including P-Shaped, Kraftig Profilierte and other types. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

From an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0620

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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