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LOT 2036
Western Asiatic Stone Gaming Piece Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 1 7/8 in. (287 grams total, 40-48 mm).
Including pawn with stylised masks, knight with ribbed facets and other types. [4, No Reserve]
Provenance
Private collection, UK.
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