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Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs c.12th century AD.

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Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs c.12th century AD.

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Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs c.12th century AD. Size 6 3/8 inches length. Unusual Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs with etched design. Condition:perfect. Provenance: from the estate of Robert Thompson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bob represented the extensive dedication, scholarship, and attention to detail that the antiquity collecting community requires. Bob started collecting in the 1960s and dedicated a substantial portion of his time to the acquisition, attribution, and conservation of his collection. As is evident from the quality, artistic merit and historic interest of each artifact. SKU#MR

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Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs c.12th century AD.

Name: Ancient Islamic Bronze Tongs c.12th century AD.
SKU: 61094905
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $80

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