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LOT 0875

Late Roman Glass Pendant with Helios Apollo on Quadriga

4TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (1.4 grams, 21 mm).

Discoid in plan with integral loop, impressed design of Helios-Apollo in his quadriga chariot.

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0875

Late Roman Glass Pendant with Helios Apollo on Quadriga

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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