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LOT 1190
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet with Beast-Head Terminals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/2 in. (95 grams, 91 mm).
Comprising a large round-section body and flattened finials with stylised beast-heads, incised scale detailing to the neck and head, scrolled nostrils. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 1190
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet with Beast-Head Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Central Asian Silver-Gilt Decorated Buckle
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Aramaic Fragmentary Bronze Scroll Text
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Group of sheet-bronze fragments each with impressed Aramaic calligraphic text; mounted in a display frame. 207 grams total, 15-51 mm (13 x 13.5 cm including case)
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
