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LOT 0923
Palestinian Lead Aramaic Magic Scroll with Bronze Tubular Container
2ND-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 3/4 in. (37 grams total, 32-46 mm).
The container with one rounded terminal, containing a rolled magical scroll bearing Aramaic text; a fragment of the roll adhering to the inside of the container. [2]
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0923
Palestinian Lead Aramaic Magic Scroll with Bronze Tubular Container
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Ex late Japanese private collection, 1970s-2015. Ex Ancient Art, London, UK. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ancient Art, London N14. -
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Hero
2nd-1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.10. London collection, 2016.
