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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.
Provenance
From 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.
Literature
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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