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LOT 0805
Roman Bronze Lunar Pendant
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.78 grams, 26 mm).
A bifacial pendant with raised pellets to both faces. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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