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LOT 0592

Roman Gold Jewellery Group

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/8 - 2 1/4 in. (18 grams total, 11-58 mm).

A mixed group of gold items including a biconical bead, an earring with recurved bow, granule finial and filigree closure, a domed bell-pendant with granule to the apex and other items. [9]

Provenance

Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.

CONDITION

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LOT 0592

Roman Gold Jewellery Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £845

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