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LOT 1182

Frankish Period Gold Repousse Applique with Christian Cross and Pellets

5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (0.25 grams, 18 mm).

A sheet-gold applique displaying a repoussé Christian cross composed of pellets, larger central pellet and single pellet to each arm, all enclosed by a pelletted roundel with single pellet in each quarter. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1182

Frankish Period Gold Repousse Applique with Christian Cross and Pellets

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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