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LOT 0937
Jewish Lead Sealing with Menorah
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (3.91 grams, 15 mm).
Displayed in relief to one face; enigmatic design to the other face.
Provenance
Acquired 1969-1999.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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