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LOT 0905
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
ROMAN BRONZE HEAD OF MITHRAS WEIGHT
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (31.5 grams, 32 mm).
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (31.5 grams, 32 mm).
With Phrygian cap worn with the point pulled forward, hatching to the hair and beard. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Simmons Gallery, London, UK.
From a collection from North London, UK, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
See Bolla, M., Le misure dei Romani, Verona, 2017, pp.8-9, fig.12; Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Gloucester, 1984.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
