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LOT 0616

Roman Bronze Eagle Finial

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (8.9 grams, 30 mm).

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, wings closed.

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 0616

Roman Bronze Eagle Finial

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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