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LOT 0130

Roman Bronze Dog Collection

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 - 1 1/2 in. (155 grams total, 25-40 mm).

Comprising dogs formed as pendants, lids, mounts and figurines, most displaying stylised or semi-naturalistic detailing and modelled in the round. [7]

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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LOT 0130

Roman Bronze Dog Collection

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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