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LOT 1074
Achaemenid and Other Pale Blue Bead Necklace String
CIRCA 6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
13 in. (10.6 grams, 33 cm).
Restrung group of graduated glass and other beads, mainly oblate and tubular types with dangle centrepiece. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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