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LOT 1190

Western Asiatic Mixed Bronze Artefact Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

5/8 - 4 in. (177 grams total, 1.7-10.1 cm).

Including a circular strap-distributor, cicada brooch, penannular bracelet and other items. [11, No Reserve]

Provenance

From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

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LOT 1190

Western Asiatic Mixed Bronze Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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