Lot including a cup with marli decorated with curved bands in barbotine, blackened terra-cotta, Gallo-Roman art, 1st-2nd century. A small cup on pedestal in grey terracotta, grey terracotta, medieval period, label indicating "excavation Louis le Grand, rue Saint-Jacques, 1887, former collection of Doctor Doncieux"; A slightly engraved open bracelet, bronze with black patina, Eastern Roman art; And a fragment of a spoon in two pieces, bronze, Roman art, 3rd century. L.: from 7 to 12cm Provenance : collection of M. B. (Lyon)

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