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LOT 1681
Heavy Bronze Age Ceremonial Penannular Arm-Ring
CENTRAL EUROPE, 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 in. (85 grams, 10.3 cm).
Composed of a round-section penannular body tapering towards the finials.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1992.
Ex Swiss collection.
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LOT 1681
Heavy Bronze Age Ceremonial Penannular Arm-Ring
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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