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LOT 0554
Greek Gold Diadem Leaf Group
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
1/8 - 4 1/8 in. (31 grams total, 0.4-10.6 cm).
Comprising a variety of sheet-gold leaf types, including leaves still attached to the diadem frame.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Fine condition.
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