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Roman Bronze Hound Chasing Hare Folding Knife Handle Roman Bronze Hound Chasing Hare Folding Knife Handle Roman Bronze Hound Chasing Hare Folding Knife Handle
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LOT 0740

Roman Bronze Hound Chasing Hare Folding Knife Handle

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 in. (12.8 grams, 68 mm).

The openwork body displaying a stylised hunting scene and decoratively notched collar to one end. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Cambridgeshire, UK.

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LOT 0740

Roman Bronze Hound Chasing Hare Folding Knife Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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