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Medieval Bronze Heraldic Pendant with Lion Medieval Bronze Heraldic Pendant with Lion Medieval Bronze Heraldic Pendant with Lion
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LOT 1789

Medieval Bronze Heraldic Pendant with Lion

13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.

1 1/4 in. (4.2 grams, 31 mm).

Shield-shaped with lion rampant, loop above, some gilding on the obverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot 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 1789

Medieval Bronze Heraldic Pendant with Lion

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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