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LOT 1272

Achaemenid Blue Glass Bead Necklace String

6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER

15 in. (7 grams, 38 cm).

Restrung designer necklace string of fusiform, oblate and other types with annular pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London, UK, collection, 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1272

Achaemenid Blue Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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