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LOT 0779
Roman Bronze Crouching Frog
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (12.9 grams, 27 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, spotted detailing to the body.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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Roman Bronze Ram Statuette
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Opening Bid: £100
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‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
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Ex collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. -
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