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LOT 1304
Judean Silver Bracelet with Lion-Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (36.1 grams, 73 mm).
Composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads.
ProvenanceAcquired before 1988.
From the collection of a deceased collector.
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LOT 1304
Judean Silver Bracelet with Lion-Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
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Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k29 from Oxford Authentication. -
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UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
