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LOT 1306
Romano-Celtic Silver Snake
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
8 in. (22 grams, 20.5 cm).
With open mouth and impressed eyes, tail forming a hook.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. similar item bent into a circle to form a bracelet, in the British Museum collection under accession no.1870,1008.37.
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