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LOT 1100

Western Asiatic Gold Bell-Shaped Pendant

CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1 in. (3.85 grams, 23 mm).

Hemispherical with loop to the inner face to accept a clapper.

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1100

Western Asiatic Gold Bell-Shaped Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £293

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