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LOT 3844
Group of Two [2] Islamic AE Weights of 10 Dirhams or 1 Uqiya. Circa 10th-13th century AD.
Weights in the form of a polyhedron decorated with numerous punch marks. Condition as seen.(58.95gr total.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3844
Group of Two [2] Islamic AE Weights of 10 Dirhams or 1 Uqiya.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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