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LOT 0774
Roman Gold Amuletic Case
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (2.34 grams, 33 mm).
Hollow-formed sheet gold sleeve with three ribbed suspension loop with applied granules, granule clusters to the lower edge, corrugated surface and applied filigree trails.
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0774
Roman Gold Amuletic Case
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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