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Ancient Roman Bronze Dolphine

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Item Details

Description

Ancient Roman Bronze Dolphine
Roman / 1st - 3rd Century A.D. / Bronze / L = 2.5 cm (1 in)
Roman bronze applique from a lid, in the shape of a dolphine.

Condition:
In good condition.

Provenance:
Swiss private collection, Basel.
Before that in German private collection North-Rhine Westphalia, since the 1990’s.

Published:
Unknown

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Ancient Roman Bronze Dolphine

Name: Ancient Roman Bronze Dolphine
SKU: 149851679
Price: 60 CHF
Availability: InStock

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