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Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant
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LOT 0985

Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant

LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3/4 in. (1.74 grams, 21 mm).

A gold pendant with openwork filigree cell set with a capsule-shaped polished garnet, the pendant body with ribbed cylindrical neck and bulbous openwork loop embellished with granulated collars, pyramid granule finial.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION
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LOT 0985

Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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