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Phoenician Bronze Scaraboid Stamp Seal Phoenician Bronze Scaraboid Stamp Seal Phoenician Bronze Scaraboid Stamp Seal
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LOT 0434

Phoenician Bronze Scaraboid Stamp Seal

6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

5/8 in. (4.67 grams, 16 mm).

With wire carrier loop and intaglio geometric motif to underside. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gentleman 1980-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0434

Phoenician Bronze Scaraboid Stamp Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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