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LOT 3781

Roman Imperial, Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould. 4th century AD.

Incuse of laureate head or bust to right / Incuse of laureate head or bust to right. Condition as seen. Casting mould sharing types of different rulers.(4.60gr, 26mm, 12h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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LOT 3781

Roman Imperial, Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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