Roman Murmillo Gladiator Brooch2nd, 3rd Century AD
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Description
A bronze plate brooch of a gladiator advancing, Murmillo type with curved peak to the helmet, broad rectangular shield and short Gladius sword held across the chest; hinged pin absent and damaged catch to the reverse. See Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, 3.27.5 for type.15 grams, 50mm. Property of a Surrey gentleman; acquired in the late 2000s.
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| Weight | 15 g |
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Auction Expired because there were no bids| Auction started | 03/12/2023 5:00 pm | ||