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LOT 0649

Roman Lead Plaque with Magical Inscription

CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (8.6 grams, 50 mm).

Rectangular plaque with 17 lines of Greek text in small (2mm) lettering.

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.

CONDITION

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LOT 0649

Roman Lead Plaque with Magical Inscription

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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