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LOT 0773
Roman Bronze Fylfot Brooch
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (11.9 grams, 28 mm).
With incised line decoration to the arms, pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Right hand in relaxed stance with gently curled fingers, socket to rear for attachment. 7.9 grams, 23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Bound Captive Toggle
Late 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Depicted as a male seated and naked with rope binding the hands together; pierced vertically at the shoulders; probably a sliding mount for a thong or cord. 35 grams, 40 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Flying Phallus Pendent
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Model phallus with spread wings and suspension loop at the tail; mounted on a custom-made stand. 25.2 grams total, 35 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
