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LOT 0886
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 5/8 in. (53 grams, 68 mm wide).
A penannular, round-section bronze bracelet featuring dragon head terminals with detailing to the facial features. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Early 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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