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Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Duck Weight with Engraved Figure Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Duck Weight with Engraved Figure Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Duck Weight with Engraved Figure
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LOT 0986

Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Duck Weight with Engraved Figure

CIRCA 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (5.07 grams, 21 mm).

The animal carved with its head and neck resting along its back; stylised figure with crescent horns or headdress engraved to base; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.

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LOT 0986

Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Duck Weight with Engraved Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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