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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.
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LOT 0849
Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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