Roman Enamelled Bronze Miniature Votive Altar

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (22.8 grams, 34 mm).

Formed with four out-turned legs and sub-square top with knop to each corner and central circular void, rectangular panel to each side face with arched lower edge and alternating foliate and geometric polychrome enamelled design.

Provenance

Found Cambridgeshire, pre 2000.

Literature

Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. NARC-E42213, for similar and discussion.

CONDITION

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