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LOT 1297

Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group

1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.

1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 29-44 mm).

Comprising: bifacial soapstone block fragment with incised roundel of a nimbate head with pouring channel, vent and locating hole, reverse similar with roundel of two opposed figures with fronds between, both faces with portions of other designs; larger rectangular block with pouting channel vent and two locating holes, roundel with rosette design. [2]

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1297

Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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