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LOT 1238
Jewish Lead Sealing with Menorah
CIRCA 4TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1/2 in. (4 grams, 14 mm).
Impressed menorah to one face, the other side with two line inscription.
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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