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LOT 0614
Roman Enamelled Bronze Fantail Bow Brooch
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (7.86 grams, 49 mm).
Comprising a T-shaped headplate with ring above, deep bow with incuse ring-and-dot motif to the centre and four surrounding pellets, transverse ribbing developing to a trapezoidal foot with incuse lattice motif; traces of enamel fill to the bow and foot; catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A75.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 74, for type.
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