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Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt
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LOT 0896

Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

11 in. (218 grams, 28 cm).

Comprising a single-edged triangular blade, with midrib; integral baluster and grip with bull-head finial; the blade tip restored.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0896

Roman Sacrificial Iron Dagger with Bronze Bull-Headed Hilt

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

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