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LOT 0729
Roman Silver Trumpet Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.17 grams, 35 mm).
With a chord, spring and pin, and a trumpet-shaped headplate; scooped collar to bow and discoid finial at base of flared foot with punched decoration; articulated pin intact; partial catchplate projecting from the reverse.
ProvenanceEx German collection, 1990s.
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