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LOT 1322

Luristan Heavy Bronze Bracelet

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 in. (290 grams, 78 mm).

Round-section penannular body with incised linear decoration to the outer face, with zoomorphic terminals with large ring-and-dot eyes.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1322

Luristan Heavy Bronze Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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