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Romano-British Bronze Chatelaine Hanger with Toilet Implements Romano-British Bronze Chatelaine Hanger with Toilet Implements Romano-British Bronze Chatelaine Hanger with Toilet Implements
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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.

Provenance

Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Literature

See various examples in PAS YORYM529; SF4761; NARC1285; KENT4759;BH-1DB7F2; NLM-8D8EF3.

Footnotes

The 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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