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LOT 0946

Jewish Lead Sealing with Menorah

CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER

5/8 in. (4.66 grams, 14 mm).

Sub-circular with impressed menorah to one face.

Provenance

Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0946

Jewish Lead Sealing with Menorah

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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