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Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend
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LOT 0849

Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend

CIRCA LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 in. (6.28 grams, 24 mm).

A bifacial carnelian coin bead displaying etched Hebrew text within a geometric frame; drilled for suspension.

Provenance

Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.

CONDITION
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LOT 0849

Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend

Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

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