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LOT 0697
Roman Bronze Gladiator Brooch
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (14.9 grams, 50 mm).
Plate brooch formed as an advancing gladiator with large rectangular shield, triangular helmet, gladius in his right hand; pin-lug and catch to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.27.5, for type.
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