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LOT 0210
Sarmatian Gold Hinged Bracelet
2ND CENTURY B.C.
3 3/8 in. (65 grams, 85 mm wide).
A substantial gold bangle with hinged clasp, composed of two conjoined oval-section hoops, gusseted loops to each terminal and closure pin.
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
London Mayfair gallery, UK.
Ex Dutch collection, 2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11645-199207.
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