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LOT 0699
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Plate Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.39 grams, 37 mm).
Discoid plate brooch with slightly domed body and central boss, lateral lugs; surface divided into cloisonné cells for addition of enamel ornament; remains of catch to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Accompanied by a hand written dealer's ticket.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1065.
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LOT 0699
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Plate Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Roman Footed Amber Glass Cup
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a deep body with a wide, upturned rim; applied conical foot. 100 grams, 11.3 cm wide
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