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LOT 0793

Roman Bronze Ligula Medical Instrument

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

7 in. (11 grams, 17.6 cm).

Comprising a round-section shank with bulb finial, balustered neck, flat chisel-blade with barbs to the rear. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the Garcia collection, France, 1990s.

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LOT 0793

Roman Bronze Ligula Medical Instrument

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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