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Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse Brooch Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse Brooch Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse Brooch
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LOT 0701

Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse Brooch

2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (4.28 grams, 32 mm).

Modelled with erect head and slender legs, recessed cells on the body to accept enamel with some blue enamel remaining; pin and remains of catchplate on the reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found East Anglia, UK.
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 0701

Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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