Null A BLOOD STONE AND CARNELIAN SWIVEL SEAL, mounted in gold, 7.1 g.

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A BLOOD STONE AND CARNELIAN SWIVEL SEAL, mounted in gold, 7.1 g.

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A BLOOD STONE AND CARNELIAN SWIVEL SEAL, mounted in gold, 7.1 g.

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