Null AN ACHAEMENID ROCK CRYSTAL RAM AMULET, CIRCA 5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.

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AN ACHAEMENID ROCK CRYSTAL RAM AMULET, CIRCA 5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. Length: 2cm Collection of Museum Rat, Switzerland 1960's Published & Exhibited Museum Rat, Geneva, 1970's Acquired directly from the museum in the late 70's Thence by descent to current owner

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AN ACHAEMENID ROCK CRYSTAL RAM AMULET, CIRCA 5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. Length: 2cm Collection of Museum Rat, Switzerland 1960's Published & Exhibited Museum Rat, Geneva, 1970's Acquired directly from the museum in the late 70's Thence by descent to current owner

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