Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 29, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 1048:
Roman Silver Wolf's Head Bow Brooch
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Start price:
£
135
Estimated price:
$150 - $200
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: 8.875% On commission only
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1st century AD
A silver brooch of Aucissa type comprising an openwork bow with lateral pins, wolf-head footplate, ball finial, hinged pin to the reverse. 8 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
Literature
Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 841.
