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Group of Ancient Roman Bronze Tools & Hair Pins

$695per set
£525.33per set
€603.70per set
CA$967.78per set
A$1,076.62per set
CHF 564.38per set
MX$13,156.02per set
NOK 7,186.64per set
SEK 6,765.23per set
DKK 4,506.41per set
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A fine group of ancient Roman bronze implements and artifacts. Consisting of pins & several small scale tools. From the private collection of Lawrence Majewski, who was a former conservator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Simply a wonderful piece for the Wunderkammer or Curio Cabinet! Date: 2nd - 5th century CE Overall Condition: They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. There are some losses & corrosion, with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Longest element in the group's length: ca. 7 in Widest element in the group's width: ca. 14 mm. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2nd-5th Century CE
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are some losses & corrosion, with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D/I INV1stDibs: LU1610224456402

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