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LOT 1987
Judaic or Arabic Hirzbaase Silver Amulet Case
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 in. (90 grams, 10.1 cm).
Cylindrical with domed terminals with apex pellet and pelletted ribbing, ridge of suspension loops, body adorned with horizontal bands of filigree wire and pellets; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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