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LOT 1672
Medieval Bronze Arrow-Shaped Pendant
CIRCA 15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (31.9 grams, 71 mm).
The body with finial formed as two addorsed birds' heads with pierced eyes, central vertical raised rib; suspension loop to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000s.
From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
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