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LOT 0645

Roman Terracotta 'Chelmsford' Hypocaust Floor Tile

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

8 1/4 in. (1.2 kg, 21 cm).

Of sub-rectangular form, combed 'X' with pecking to upper face. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Chelmsford, Essex, UK, in 1976.

CONDITION

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LOT 0645

Roman Terracotta 'Chelmsford' Hypocaust Floor Tile

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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