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LOT 0587
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
ROMAN BRONZE STEELYARD WEIGHT
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (22.5 grams, 33 mm).
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (22.5 grams, 33 mm).
Formed as a female bust with stola and tunic, braided hair dressed in a chignon; transverse ribbing above the flat base, pierced lug forming part of the hairstyle. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
LITERATURE:
See Bolla, M., Le misure dei Romani, Verona, 2017, pp.8-9, fig.12; Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R., Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Gloucester, 1984.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
