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LOT 1213
Western Asiatic Enamelled Gold Pendant with Inlaid Garnet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.31 grams, 21 mm).
Discoid cell with inset blue enamel plaque, design of three inset leaf-shaped garnet cloisons an three discs, larger disc cloison to the underside.
Provenance
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1213
Western Asiatic Enamelled Gold Pendant with Inlaid Garnet
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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