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LOT 0405

Egyptian Coptic Bone Cross

CIRCA 7TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (20.4 grams, 51 mm).

Of equal-arm type, with reserved concentric panels to the obverse and central socket; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Old UK collection, circa 2000.
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Essex, UK.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.

Accompanied by a DRG certificate of authenticity and provenance statement.

Literature

Cf. similar item in the collection of the British Museum under accession no. OA.913.

CONDITION

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LOT 0405

Egyptian Coptic Bone Cross

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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