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LOT 0594
Roman Enamelled Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (28.7 grams, 63 mm).
Comprising a wide flat-section bow with a raised enamelled grid to the top, notched edges, stylised beast head foot to each side; hinged pin and pierced catchplate to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Opening Bid: £1,667
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