Roman Bronze Crucifixion Nail

拍品描述

Circa 1st century A.D. Comprising a rectangular-section body and a round, discoid finial. Cf. for a similar example Rémazeilles, C., Cruz Zuluaga, M., Conforto, E., Oudriss, A., Ortega, L.A., Martínez-Salcedo, A., Cepeda-Ocampo, J. J., ‘Multianalytical Study of Archaeological Iron Nails of the Roman Period (First to Third Century) in Northern Spain’ in Minerals, 2025, 15, pp.1-14, fig.2 (b). 29.5 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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