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LOT 0911

Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch Group

4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/2 - 2 3/4 in. (50 grams total, 63-71 mm).

Comprising two brooches with onion knop finials; one with a pin, the other with remains of a pin. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0911

Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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