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LOT 0601

Thracian Decorated Silver Neck Torc

4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

7 1/8 in. (43 grams, 18 cm wide).

Formed from a round-section twisted rod forming a loop at one end, the other end hammered to a flat-section bar with a hooked end and punched pointillé decoration.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION
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LOT 0601

Thracian Decorated Silver Neck Torc

Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

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