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LOT 1374
Large Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
4 in. (141 grams, 10.3 cm).
Penannular type with polyhedral terminals, blocks of pointillé detailing and hatching. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s.
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Béla Hein (1883-1931) was a prominent dealer and collector of African art in early 20th century Paris. In the early 1920s, he founded a gallery specialising in African art, contemporary sculpture, and a variety of curiosities, including antiquities. Hein's influence extended across the art world, and his collection reflected a keen eye for both historical and aesthetic significance.
