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LOT 1213

Western Asiatic Inscribed Lead Document Bulla

CIRCA 8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (10 grams, 21 mm).

Discoid with two line inscription to both sides. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.

CONDITION

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LOT 1213

Western Asiatic Inscribed Lead Document Bulla

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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