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Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon
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LOT 0931

Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

5 5/8 in. (10.5 grams, 14.2 cm).

With shallow bowl, knop finial at each end of the square-section shank.

Provenance

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

CONDITION
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LOT 0931

Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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