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LOT 1642
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bell
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (46.6 grams, 55 mm).
With waisted profile, tongue-shaped pierced lug to the top, textured outer face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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