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2 Byzantine loom weights and a spindle whorl

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2 Byzantine loom weights and a spindle whorl

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A group of 2 Byzantine loom weights and a spindle whorl, c. 5th - 8th Century AD, stamped with decoration. Largest D: 3 1/2 in (9cm). Ex Royal Athena Galleries, New York.

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2 Byzantine loom weights and a spindle whorl

Name: 2 Byzantine loom weights and a spindle whorl
SKU: 42146577
Price: 200 USD
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Estimate $200 - $300

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