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LOT 0860
Romano-British Redware and Other Pottery Sherd Group from Crocololana
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 3 5/8 in. (2.15 kg total, 32-93 mm).
Including fragments of tile, mortaria, and other items. [52, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst fieldwalking near Roman settlement of 'Crocololana', Borough, Lincolnshire, UK, 2003-2005.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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 0860
Romano-British Redware and Other Pottery Sherd Group from Crocololana
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Wide bell-shaped body with dimple base, tall narrow piriform neck and splayed rim with rolled edge; iridescent surface. 20.3 grams, 12 cm
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Large Gallo-Roman Bronze Statuette of Cupid, God of Love
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
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Roman Bronze Plate Brooch and Mount Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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