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LOT 3526
Levant & the Near East Cubical Bronze Weight of 2 Shekel. After 4th century BC.
Bronze cubical weight inscribed on one side HGHYL'L and LTGTP above and below linear design. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights -; Elayi & Elayi, Recherches -. Condition as seen. Pierced for holding or weight adjustment.(16.28gr, 23mm x 12mm x 9mm.).
Provenance
Ex London, UK, gentleman, 1990.
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LOT 3526
Levant & the Near East Cubical Bronze Weight of 2 Shekel.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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