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LOT 0743
Roman Miniature Bronze Turretted Brooch
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.27 grams, 21 mm).
Composed of a roughly conical body and pin lug above; detached pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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