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Roman Gold Bracteate Pendant with Military Eagle Between Two Standards Roman Gold Bracteate Pendant with Military Eagle Between Two Standards Roman Gold Bracteate Pendant with Military Eagle Between Two Standards
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LOT 0925

Roman Gold Bracteate Pendant with Military Eagle Between Two Standards

2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (1.91 grams, 24.18 mm).

Discoid in plan with applied filigree frame, ribbed loop; repoussé design of a perching eagle between vexilla; applied granule detailing.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
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LOT 0925

Roman Gold Bracteate Pendant with Military Eagle Between Two Standards

Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

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