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LOT 3523
Levant & the Near East Zoomorphic Bronze Weight of 5 Shekels. Late Bronze Age, circa 1500-1200 BC.
Bronze weight in the shape of a resting lion. Hendin, Ancient Scale and Weights, 144. Condition as seen.(45.20gr, 40mm.).
Provenance
Ex property of a late London, UK, gentleman, 1970s.
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LOT 3523
Levant & the Near East Zoomorphic Bronze Weight of 5 Shekels.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
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