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LOT 1276

Western Asiatic Rolled Aramaic Lead Magical Text Scroll

2ND-8TH CENTURY A.D.

2 3/8 in. (41 grams, 60 mm).

A rolled sheet-metal magical document with inscribed text in Aramaic.

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 1276

Western Asiatic Rolled Aramaic Lead Magical Text Scroll

Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)

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