1206 - Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Miniature Altar. Circa 2nd century A.D. A hollow-formed miniature altar or incense burner with four short legs, panels of red and red enamelled ornament to the sides. Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. NARC-E42213, for similar and discussion. 16.1 grams, 20.15 mm (3/4 in.).

Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Miniature Altar. Circa 2nd century A.D. A hollow-formed miniature altar or incense burner with four short legs, panels of red and red enamelled ornament to the sides. Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. NARC-E42213, for similar and discussion. 16.1 grams, 20.15 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. 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.