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LOT 0718

Roman Silver Standing Eagle Statuette

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1 3/8 in. (10.9 grams, 34 mm).

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, wings held slightly open.

Provenance

‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0718

Roman Silver Standing Eagle Statuette

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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