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LOT 0593
Roman 'Thames' Enamelled Stud Group
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (6.14 grams total, 10-19 mm).
A group of two polychrome enamelled studs: one square with five 'white' dots against a darker-coloured field, rilled edges and lug with discoid head to reverse; one discoid with concentric rings of enamelling, 'white' dots to the outer ring, attachment lug to reverse. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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