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LOT 1279

Bronze Age Diadem and Bracelet Set

10TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.

1 5/8 - 7 1/2 in. (67 grams total, 4.1-19 cm).

Comprising: a sheet bronze diadem with tapered arms, displaying multiple rows of punched chevrons imitating palm (or other) leaves; two penannular sheet-bronze bracelets, each displaying repoussé pellets and pierced terminals. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1279

Bronze Age Diadem and Bracelet Set

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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