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LOT 0954
Roman Bronze Figural Lock Hasp
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (19.9 grams, 69 mm).
Formed as a herm wearing a headdress, genitalia on the column, the shoulders forming lateral lugs, remains of a suspension ring above, stepped base below and an openwork rectangular plate to the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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