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LOT 1310
Roman Bronze Wolf-Headed Bow Brooch
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (15.6 grams, 69 mm).
Comprising a flat-section rectangular bow with incised geometric decoration, with knop finial at a flat-section catchplate forming a stylised zoomorphic head; hinged pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1310
Roman Bronze Wolf-Headed Bow Brooch
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 3.63 grams, 27 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Green Glass Vessel
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Bulbous body with a tubular neck and an everted rim. 7.13 grams, 79 mm
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Roman Iridescent Aubergine Glass Dimpled Jar
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
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