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LOT 0748

Roman Bronze Lock Plate Figure

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3 5/8 in. (32.8 grams, 93 mm).

Depicting Venus with her head lowered, nude upper body and lower body wrapped in voluminous garment; suspension loop above.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 0748

Roman Bronze Lock Plate Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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