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LOT 0732
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
ROMAN 'ESSEX' BRONZE LION BROOCH
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.13 grams, 36 mm).
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.13 grams, 36 mm).
Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion with hatched mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Essex, UK, in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex collector.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1193.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
