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LOT 1032
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
WESTERN ASIATIC LEAD FRAGMENT WITH INSCRIPTION
2ND-8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (11.4 grams, 51.5 mm).
2ND-8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (11.4 grams, 51.5 mm).
Rectangular in plan with 15 lines of neatly inscribed text.
PROVENANCE:
Ex S.M. London collection, UK, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
FOOTNOTES:
The item was possibly meant to be what the Romans called a defixio or 'curse tablet', on which the magical malediction was recorded and then shut away (by being tightly rolled up) so that the victim could not find it or change it.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
