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Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle
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LOT 0613

Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 3/4 in. (40.7 grams, 46 mm).

With a series of pointillé bands at the base, terminal in the form of a stylised beast with neck curling to form a loop and the head facing back towards the blade; ferrous remains to the broad end. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Essex, UK.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, private collector.

Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with record no.ESS-AC745B.

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LOT 0613

Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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