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LOT 0083
Romano-British Bronze Chatelaine Hanger with Toilet Implements
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (30 grams, 81 mm).
The crescent-shaped body decorated with champlevé enamel in pinkish red and blue, a suspension loop projecting from the upper edge and two perforated lugs projecting from each of the lower corners, attached bar with suspended tweezers, nail cleaner, ear spoon and pick.
ProvenanceEx Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
LiteratureSee various examples in PAS YORYM529; SF4761; NARC1285; KENT4759;BH-1DB7F2; NLM-8D8EF3.
FootnotesThe champlevé enamel of this toilette hanger is a clear example of provincial Roman decorative patterns. Such enamelled chatelaine brooches, with toilet sets affixed, were a common female accoutrement, notably in Roman Britain.
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LOT 0083
Romano-British Bronze Chatelaine Hanger with Toilet Implements
Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
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