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LOT 1816

Heavy Bronze Age Ceremonial Penannular Arm-Ring

CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.

4 in. (167 grams, 10.3 cm).

With penannular round-section body slightly tapering towards the finials.

Provenance

Acquired in Europe before 1992.
Ex Swiss collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1816

Heavy Bronze Age Ceremonial Penannular Arm-Ring

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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