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LOT 0947
Central Asian Bronze Compartmental and Other Seal Collection
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 - 1 7/8 in. (86 grams total, 29-47 mm).
Group of six stamps, mainly geometric. [6, No Reserve]
Provenance
English collection, 1990s.
Ex North London gallery.
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LOT 0947
Central Asian Bronze Compartmental and Other Seal Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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