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LOT 1004
Large Jewish Sealing with Menorah
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (3.9 grams, 15 mm).
Of discoid form displaying a menorah in raised relief, bird and snake to the other.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
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