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LOT 1882
Medieval Bronze Limoges Reliquary Box Mount with Christ
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (19 grams, 42 mm).
Octagonal in plan with scooped sides, enamelled design of a facing bearded bust with nimbus.
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
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LOT 1882
Medieval Bronze Limoges Reliquary Box Mount with Christ
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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