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LOT 0820

Western Asiatic Decorated Bracelet

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

2 1/4 in. (47 grams, 58 mm).

A flat-section penannular bronze bracelet, incised with geometric motifs composed of chevrons, lozenges, pricked dots and hatching; pierced terminals. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Early 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0820

Western Asiatic Decorated Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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