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Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box
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LOT 0725

Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box

2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (9.39 grams, 25 mm).

Circular box with hinged lid decorated with blue enamel in the centre, surrounded by traces of red enamel; base perforated with four holes for affixing to the wrapping and a small notch on each side for the security cord for the bag. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Norfolk, UK.
From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s.

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LOT 0725

Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Seal Box

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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