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LOT 0667
Roman Samian Ware Dish Fragments one with Ancient Repairs
2ND CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 - 5 in. (128 grams total, 8-12.7 cm).
One base and side wall, one base, each with sections of the foot; exhibiting examples of lead repairs. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Bedfordhire, 1980s.
Property of a Kempston, UK gentleman.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Peter Spencer dated 9 December 1980.
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LOT 0667
Roman Samian Ware Dish Fragments one with Ancient Repairs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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