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LOT 1067
Large Jewish Lead Seal with Menorah
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (10.25 grams, 23 mm).
Discoid with vertical void from the thread; incuse menorah motif and partial remains of text.
Provenance
Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 1067
Large Jewish Lead Seal with Menorah
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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