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Estimate
GBP (£) 1,000 - 1,400
EUR (€) 1,160 - 1,620
USD ($) 1,340 - 1,880
£540 (EUR 625; USD 723) (‡+bp*)
3RD-6TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (312 grams, 12 cm).
Pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside.
PROVENANCE:
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s.
Acquired from the above, 1999.
Private European collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 25, for type.
FOOTNOTES:
Such items were mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices.
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