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LOT 2203
South East Asian Bronze Animal Bell
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
4 5/8 in. (566 grams, 11.8 cm).
D-shaped in profile with two lateral loops to the shoulder, reserved spiral tendril detailing and pelletted bands. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
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Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.
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