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LOT 1357

Western Asiatic Bronze Pin Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 3/4 - 6 1/2 in. (64.5 grams total, 9.4-16.4 cm).

Including thistle-head finial, openwork cross finial and other types. [4, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

CONDITION
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LOT 1357

Western Asiatic Bronze Pin Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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