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LOT 0667
Roman Tinned Bronze Plate Brooch Complete with Coral Appliques
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (9.1 grams, 40 mm).
Formed as six radiating triangles with incised leaf detailing, interstitial applied bone discs, central raised collar with bone disc insert; complete with pin and catchplate to verso.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, type 57-e6 (p.151)
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LOT 0667
Roman Tinned Bronze Plate Brooch Complete with Coral Appliques
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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