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LOT 2497

African Silver-Gilt Chain Section

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

6 3/4 in. (390 grams, 17 cm).

Fully articulated chain formed from cast links with six radiating arms, each arm terminating in a domed rosette.

Provenance

with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 2497

African Silver-Gilt Chain Section

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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