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LOT 1139
Late Achaemenid Silver Bracelet
CIRCA 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
2 7/8 in. (78 grams, 75 mm).
Comprising a round-section penannular body with finely-modelled beast-head terminals, each with a pellet eye and scrolled nostrils.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
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