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LOT 0782

Roman Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch

2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 in. (10.5 grams, 38 mm).

Fine openwork casting of La Tène trumpets and scrolls with catch to the reverse.

Provenance

Ex London collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an East London gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, item NL-0454-07b-048, for the type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0782

Roman Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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