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LOT 0751

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch

2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 3/4 in. (38.4 grams, 69 mm).

P-shaped bow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the upper edge of the headplate, chord and pin to reverse, deep bow with ribbed section above junction with the rectangular foot; catch to reverse.

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.
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., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1255, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 0751

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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