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Roman Bronze Spoon, Pin and Distaff Roman Bronze Spoon, Pin and Distaff Roman Bronze Spoon, Pin and Distaff
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LOT 0952

Roman Bronze Spoon, Pin and Distaff

1ST-6TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/2 - 8 in. (53 grams total, 11.5-20.5 cm).

Comprising a spoon with ovoid, flat bowl; pin with polygonal finial stamped with ring-and-dot motifs, pierced towards the point; distaff with bird finial. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East Anglia private collector.
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 0952

Roman Bronze Spoon, Pin and Distaff

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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