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LOT 1881
Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
4 3/8 - 7 7/8 in. (204 grams total, 11-20 cm).
Comprising lacquered porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. [4, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1881
Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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