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LOT 0426

Estimate
GBP (£) 600 - 800
EUR (€) 690 - 930
USD ($) 800 - 1,070

EGYPTIAN SILVER SNAKE APPLIQUé
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
2 7/8 in. (40.6 grams, 73 mm).

With its body forming meandering loops, stylised detailing to the head and tail; remains of mounting lug to the reverse of the head.

PROVENANCE:
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.

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