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Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus
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LOT 0632

Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (42.8 grams, 45 mm high).

Formed as a bust of within foliate crescent, wearing a floral diadem and pleated tunic; rectangular mounting lug to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found near Colchester, Essex, 2005.

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LOT 0632

Romano-British Bronze Mount of Dionysus

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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