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LOT 0846

Late Roman Glass Frog Pendant

MID 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (1.86 grams, 24 mm).

Discoid with integral loop, impressed image of a frog in plan.

Provenance

Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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LOT 0846

Late Roman Glass Frog Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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