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LOT 1660
European Bronze Age Boss
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (65 grams, 12 cm).
Of circular convex shape with a conical rivet through the centre, the underside of the rivet with a loop for attachment; a pelta-shaped openwork plaque suspended from the rivet.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
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