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LOT 0692

Roman Bronze Decorated Armour Clasp

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 in. (5.28 grams, 68 mm).

Formed of a rectangular plaque with punched decoration, hook to one end and an open loop to the other. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Californian collection, USA, 1980s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0692

Roman Bronze Decorated Armour Clasp

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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