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LOT 0231
Judaean Gold Amulet Case with Menorah
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.74 grams, 19 mm).
Hollow-formed sheet-gold pendant amulet with suspension loops to the upper edge, collared granules to the lower edge and each end, granulated menorah motif to the obverse.
ProvenanceFrom and important collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13142-246959.
For the type see The Metropolitan Museum, object number 74.51.3319.
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LOT 0231
Judaean Gold Amulet Case with Menorah
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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