Roman Bronze Bird-Headed Dress Pin
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Circa 4th century A.D.. Substantial pin with slight bulb below the finial formed as a stylised bird modelled in the round with bulbous head and eyes, lobed tail. See Corbet Anderson, J., The Roman City of Uriconium, London, 1867, p.79ff, for discussion. 32.9 grams, 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.).
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
[No Reserve]
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Roman Bronze Bird-Headed Dress Pin
Estimate £60 - £80
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