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LOT 1219
Islamic Amuletic Silver Pendant
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (9.77 grams, 56 mm).
Hexagonal in section with conical ends, three suspension rings on posts, incised and pointillé detailing.
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971.
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LOT 1219
Islamic Amuletic Silver Pendant
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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