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LOT 1074
Western Asiatic Bronze Snake-Headed Bracelet Pair
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (42.7 grams total, 57-58 mm).
Each formed as a penannular bracelet with balustered body, the finials with stylised snake heads and punched scale decoration. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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Western Asiatic Stone and Other Bead Necklace String
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