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Romano-British Bronze Cosmetic Nail Cleaner Romano-British Bronze Cosmetic Nail Cleaner Romano-British Bronze Cosmetic Nail Cleaner
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LOT 0922

Romano-British Bronze Cosmetic Nail Cleaner

43-410 A.D.

1 1/2 in. (2.66 grams, 37 mm).

Flat teardrop-shaped with round loop to the top, narrow bifurcated tip. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found near Bainton, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, on Monday 23rd August 2021.

Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NLM-7712AE.
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 0922

Romano-British Bronze Cosmetic Nail Cleaner

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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