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Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
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LOT 1012

Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

2 7/8 in. (40 grams, 73 mm wide).

Uncleaned, composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads.

Provenance

Acquired before 1988.
From the collection of a deceased collector.

CONDITION
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LOT 1012

Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah

Sold for (Inc. bp): £878

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