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LOT 0608

Roman Cast Bronze Pyxis

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (98 grams, 46 mm).

Formed as a cylinder with horizontal ribbing to the outer face, socketted mouth, applied discoid bottom plate. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired from Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, circa 2005.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the collection of the British Museum, London, under accession no.1982,0729.305.

CONDITION

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LOT 0608

Roman Cast Bronze Pyxis

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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