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LOT 0741

Roman Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Pair

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (12.8 grams total, 27 mm each).

Comprising two boxes with lids decorated with enamelling, holes to the reverse. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a 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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LOT 0741

Roman Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Pair

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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