Roman 'Essex' Bronze Lion Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D. Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion with hatched mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1193. 8.13 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.).
Found Essex, UK, in the 1980s. Property of an Essex collector.
[No Reserve]
Price realized | 65 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 50 GBP |