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Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus
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LOT 0587

Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus

2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 5/8 in. (12.2 grams, 42 mm).

The box with a piriform body and hinged lid, three holes to the underside; the face with inset chevron and ring of mosaic glass, high-relief stylised phallus to the centre with enamel panel. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the early 1970s.
Ex property of a Surrey, UK, collector.

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LOT 0587

Roman Bronze Seal Box with Phallus

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

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