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Roman Bronze Dolphin's Head Mount Roman Bronze Dolphin's Head Mount Roman Bronze Dolphin's Head Mount
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LOT 0575

Roman Bronze Dolphin's Head Mount

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (17.6 grams, 73 mm).

Modelled in the half-round a stylised head of a dolphin.

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.

CONDITION
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LOT 0575

Roman Bronze Dolphin's Head Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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