TWO ROMAN BRONZE <I>PHALERAE</I> , <I>CIRCA</I> 3RD CENTURY A.D. | Christie's

Sale 5524

AXEL GUTTMANN COLLECTION OF ANCIENT ARMS AND ARMOUR, PART 2

London, South Kensington

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28 April 2004

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Lot 155

TWO ROMAN BRONZE PHALERAE

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

Price realised

GBP 7,768

Estimate

GBP 3,500 - GBP 4,500

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TWO ROMAN BRONZE PHALERAE
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
Comprising a roundel with raised central Gorgoneion relief head, within a border of grooved rays; the other roundel with a lion attacking a bull on the central boss
5 in. (12.7 cm.) and 4 1/8 in. (10.6 cm.) diam. respectively (2)

Provenance

Acquired between 1989 and 1992, Germany (item two from the Rhineland).
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