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LOT 0690

Roman Tinned Bronze Fylfot Brooch

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (9.24 grams, 30 mm).

With hooked terminals, incised line decoration to the arms, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse.

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.

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LOT 0690

Roman Tinned Bronze Fylfot Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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