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Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise
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LOT 1181

Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise

2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

1/8 in. (0.15 grams, 8 mm).

With turquoise cabochon, suspension loop. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION
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LOT 1181

Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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