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Egyptian Clay Papyrus Document Sealing with Bust of Hadrian Egyptian Clay Papyrus Document Sealing with Bust of Hadrian Egyptian Clay Papyrus Document Sealing with Bust of Hadrian
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LOT 0583

Egyptian Clay Papyrus Document Sealing with Bust of Hadrian

ROMAN PERIOD, 117-135 A.D.

1 in. (4.89 grams, 24 mm).

Discoid in plan with impressed seal, profile bust of Hadrian placed to one side. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION
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LOT 0583

Egyptian Clay Papyrus Document Sealing with Bust of Hadrian

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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