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LOT 1306
Western Asiatic Gold Openwork Pendant
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (1.21 grams, 30 mm).
Comprising an openwork body with two symmetrical pendants hanging from each corner, the pendants composed of a tubular coral bead with an arrow-like gold breloque below.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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