
Description
4th-3rd millennium B.C. Creamy-white annular panel, domed in section, cut from a shell plate. For similar see Higham, C., Early Cultures of Mainland Southeast Asia, burial 26. 36.7 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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