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| Lot# & Name: |
277. Roman Legion Tile Fragment & Bronze Lion Head Handle (2) |
| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$425.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$425.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Roman
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| Culture or Country: |
Eastern Mediterranean.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1st - 3rd century A.D.
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| Size: |
Tile: 5-1/4”L. & Lion: 4-3/8”W. x 6-1/2”L. |
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| Description: |
Salmon color pottery floor tile fragment from the encampment of the Tenth Legion, Fretensis which was located in the ruins of the Temple mount after the Roman destruction of the Temple during the Jewish War. Together with a Roman bronze lion head handle with ring, having an overall encrusted blue-green surface patina. Intact. A well-known type from Israel. |
| Provenance: |
Paul S. Forbes collection, Maryland, acquired 1970's - 1980's. Tile purchased in Jerusalem in 1976. Lion purchased in Culpeper, VA. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$51.00 |
| International: |
$101.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Roman Legion Tile Fragment & Bronze Lion Head Handle (2)
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