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LOT 1378

Western Asiatic Mother of Pearl Miniature Dagger

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

3 in. (11 grams, 74 mm).

Carved in nacre with broad tongue-shape blade, hilt with spurs to the lower guard and broad trapezoidal pommel.

Provenance

Acquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1378

Western Asiatic Mother of Pearl Miniature Dagger

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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