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LOT 0770
Roman Bronze Rat-Tailed Spoon
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/4 in. (14.6 grams, 14.5 cm).
With shallow oval bowl and a round-section tapering handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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