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LOT 0543
Greek Seal with Erotic Scene
2ND CENTURY B.C. OR LATER
1/2 in. (3.13 grams, 13 mm).
A conoid copper-alloy(?) seal bearing a geometric frieze in relief around the body; base with incuse erotic figural scene. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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