LOT 3559
Islamic Square Bronze Weight of 8 Dirhams. Circa 8th-13th century AD.
Legend in Kufic in three lines / Blank. CPAI -; Pondera Online -. Condition as seen.(21.94gr, 28mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3559
Islamic Square Bronze Weight of 8 Dirhams.
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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