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LOT 1521

Bronze Age Solid Gold Earring

CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

7/8 in. (4.61 grams, 23.90 mm).

S-shaped with fine decoration, the finial formed of two large spheres, incised decoration above.

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

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LOT 1521

Bronze Age Solid Gold Earring

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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