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LOT 0646

Roman Bronze Sleeping Dog Statuette

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (18.5 grams, 46 mm).

Modelled in the round at rest with its head on its front paws and wearing a collar, stylised coat and facial detailing; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Lincolnshire, 1981.

CONDITION

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LOT 0646

Roman Bronze Sleeping Dog Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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