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LOT 1744

Merovingian Gold Fitting with Flat Bed Garnet

4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.

1/4 in. (0.30 grams, 8 mm).

A curved cell with raised edges, set with a transparent cut garnet, two attachment loops on the reverse. [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 1744

Merovingian Gold Fitting with Flat Bed Garnet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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