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LOT 0943

Roman Bronze Key Collection

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 - 2 in. (42 grams total, 26-53 mm).

Most comprising a narrow hoop, short shank, lateral lobe with teeth. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

From an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 0943

Roman Bronze Key Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £142

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