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LOT 0613
Roman Razor with Bronze Horse Head Handle
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 in. (56.4 grams, 13.1 cm).
Single-edged leaf-shaped blade, rectangular baluster, horse-head finial with detailed mane.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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