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LOT 0921
Large Jewish Lead Sealing with Menorah
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (3 grams, 17 mm).
The simple raised menorah design impressed to one face; impression of textile to the reverse.
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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