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LOT 0541
Hellenistic Gold Bracteate Group
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/4 - 3/4 in. (1.71 grams total, 8-18 mm).
Comprising discoid bracteates of varying sizes with repoussé motifs including: geometric motifs; animal; possible temple; possible human head; together with other motifs, including examples which are pierced or have a suspension loop. [6]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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