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LOT 0780

Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/8 - 1/2 in. (130 grams total, 1-14 mm).

A mixed group of over hundred single tesserae of various colours and sizes. [100+, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0780

Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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