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LOT 0666

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch

1ST CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 in. (14.8 grams, 64 mm).

Comprising a D-shaped flared head developing to a D-section bow with applied ledge collars, narrow foot with knop finial, openwork catch to the reverse; chord and pin to reverse of headplate.

Provenance

Ex important German collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 333, for type.

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LOT 0666

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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