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LOT 0677

Roman Silver Pendant with Phallic

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (1.51 grams, 18 mm).

Disc-shaped with ribbed border and loop to the apex; to the obverse, a stylized phallus. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK art market, acquired prior to 1985.
Acquired on the UK art market in 2012.
Property of a Kent lady collector.

CONDITION

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LOT 0677

Roman Silver Pendant with Phallic

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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