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LOT 2141
Stone Stamp and Cylinder Seal Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (47 grams total, 27-44 mm).
Comprising cylinder-type with advancing figure holding a staff; nicolo-type with profile bust and legend; Sasanian-type with profile bust. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Private collection, UK.
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