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LOT 0640
Roman Bronze Statuette of a Reclining Bull
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (62 grams, 49 mm).
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic anatomical and coat detailing, remains of an iron fixing to the underside; held in a plastic museum services box. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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