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LOT 1290

Western Asiatic Bone Demon Plaque

1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (2.72 grams, 28 mm).

Carved in the half-round, tongue-shaped with drilled eyes, convex lips and gatched beard; transverse hole at the brow for suspension; with old dealer's ticket; possibly an amulet to avert bad luck.

Provenance

Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1290

Western Asiatic Bone Demon Plaque

Sold for (Inc. bp): £195

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