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LOT 1250

Bronze Age Gold Hair Ring

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3/8 in. (1.44 grams, 11 mm).

Composed of a coiled gold bar with slender mid section and expanded arms, tapering to pointed terminals.

Provenance

Acquired 1970-2010.
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 1250

Bronze Age Gold Hair Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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