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LOT 0918
Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (2.22 grams, 33 mm).
Composed of polished garnet and gold beads suspended on gold wire, three conical bosses below and conjoined coiled wire pendants below; repaired.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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