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LOT 0948
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
ROMAN LEAD COFFIN AND PAINTED FRESCO FRAGMENTS
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3 7/8 in. (218 grams total, 9-98 mm).
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3 7/8 in. (218 grams total, 9-98 mm).
Wall-plaster fragment with remains of laths to the reverse, dressed surface with painted red and white detailing; with a fragment of a lead coffin believed to have contained the remains of a Roman girl about 17-21 years of age; with old collector's ticket. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
The coffin fragment found at Brough, Nottinghamshire, UK, 1970s-1980s.
Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, UK, in the 1990s.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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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.
