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LOT 0873

Roman Bronze Statue Base

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (197 grams, 53 mm).

Tiered socle base with raised panel to the upper face; hollow to underside. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London art market, 1997.
Private collection, UK.
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 0873

Roman Bronze Statue Base

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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