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LOT 0766

Roman Roof Tile Fragment Group

CIRCA 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 1/4 - 5 1/8 in. (1.26 kg total, 5.6-13.1 cm).

Mainly amorphous, including examples displaying combing or attachment lips. [9, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Somerset/Devon, UK.

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LOT 0766

Roman Roof Tile Fragment Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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