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LOT 0852

Roman Iron Knife with Bronze Hilt

4TH CENTURY A.D.

6 1/4 in. (37 grams, 16 cm).

Single-edged iron blade with scooped tip and octagonal-section bronze handle with dog-head finial and beaded collar.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, 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 0852

Roman Iron Knife with Bronze Hilt

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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