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LOT 0768

Roman Bronze Mouse Holding Nut

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (17.8 grams, 27 mm).

Sitting on its haunches, eating a large nut, stylised incised detailing to its textured coat, feet, ears and face; small socket to wedge-shaped base.

Provenance

Acquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1975,0301.2, for similar.

CONDITION
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LOT 0768

Roman Bronze Mouse Holding Nut

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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