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LOT 0904
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (10.3 grams, 37 mm).
Key-shaped with La Tène Style comma-shaped arms, chamfered edges to shank; pin and catch to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, 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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Opening Bid: £222
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From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Romano-Gandharan Silver Phiale with Pointille Karoshti Inscription
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Broad dished body with carinated rim; legend to the exterior rim, the inscription meaning '(Property) of Virghosa, sadera 15, drachma 2, dhanea 3, a(NDikA)2.' 281 grams, 20.7 cm wide
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Chi Rho
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Narrow hoop supporting an ellipsoid bezel, incised Christogram. 2.43 grams, 20.72 mm overall, 17.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
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