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LOT 0643
Roman Bronze Chariot Wheel Hub Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 5 3/8 in. (1.58 kg total, 7-13.6 cm).
Comprising three pairs of fittings of different types. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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