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LOT 0597

Roman Lead Abraxas Bifacial Pendant

4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (3.9 grams, 24 mm).

A bifacial discoid lead pendant with suspension loop, one face displaying a star within crescent and lettering below: 'ABPA / CAE'; figure of Abraxas.

Provenance

Acquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 0597

Roman Lead Abraxas Bifacial Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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