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LOT 0836
Roman Decorated Athlete's Bronze Strigil
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
8 1/2 in. (90 grams, 21.5 cm).
With C-section scraper and handle with semi-circular profile, the handle engraved with a stylised fruiting vine, pierced for suspension, repaired.
ProvenanceEuropean art market before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Decorated Athlete's Bronze Strigil
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
With C-section scraper and handle with semi-circular profile, the handle engraved with a stylised fruiting vine, pierced for suspension, repaired. 90 grams, 21.5 cm
Fair condition.
European art market before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Graduated group of tubular, annular and other beads with later lampwork bead centrepiece. 16.8 grams, 38 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Very Large Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With plain bow of trapezoidal section, the foot embellished with four pairs of scroll ornaments, complete with pin. 120 grams, 11 cm
with TimeLine Auctions, 19 March 2010, no.546. Acquired from JS Fine Art, item no.3345. Property of a Shropshire private collector. Accompanied by TimeLine Auctions and JS Fine Art lot tags.
