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LOT 2234
Medieval Silver Cross Pendant
11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (11.19 grams, 59 mm).
An expanding arm cross with ring-and-dot markings symbolising the five wounds of Christ. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx British private collection of the 1990s.
Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by an Artemission certificate of authenticity.
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