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LOT 0429
Natural History - Large Banded Agate Sphere
4 3/4 in. (3.16 kg, 12.1 cm).
With attractive dense brown and white circumferential banding forming an 'eye' design at the top; accompanied by a display stand.
Provenance
Ex Harrods, London, UK.
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