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LOT 0627

Roman Bronze Votive Gladius Sword Pendant

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (2.53 grams, 34 mm).

With ribbed guard and knop finial; pierced through the blade. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0627

Roman Bronze Votive Gladius Sword Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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