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Set of gilt-bronze ornaments, solar cross, sun disc

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Four-point solar disc ornament

Set of gilt-bronze ornaments, possibly from a Buddhist figure
6th-7th century AD
OA 1936.11-18.214, 215, 216, 217


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Four-point solar disc ornament
Taken on  Monday 17th of August 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Source:  London, United Kingdom
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