A Published Holy Land Gold Brooch, ca late 4th century BCE Coins Mahavira (6th century BCE) was

Mahavira (6th century BCE) was the last Tirthankara to appear

his right arm raised to hold a now-missing weapon

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A Published Holy Land Gold Brooch, ca late 4th century BCE Coins Mahavira (6th century BCE) wasof high karat sheet gold, the raised central boss with a large granule, the base framed by a band of twisted filigree wire, the star border framed with roped filigree wire and tipped with granules, two hoops for attachment on the back. Condition: Fine and quite fragile with small structural losses to the center and edges, some granule loss, still a lovely example overall. Dimensions: Diameter: 3. 6cm (1 1 2 in) Provenance: Paul Ilton private