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Lot 169

1 May 2013, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

£2,500 - £3,500

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An Elamite banded agate frog amulet
Iran, circa 12th Century B.C.
Of stylised form, with bulging circular eyes, the mouth incised, set on squat front legs, pierced horizontally, 21mm high

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Provenance:
Swiss private collection, acquired in 1995.
Swiss art market, acquired in 1982.

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