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Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon
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LOT 0628

Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (25.5 grams, 55 mm).

With a rectangular plaque with central void, phallus to one short edge and a stylised fist to the other.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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 0628

Roman Bronze Phallic Dagger Quillon

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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