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LOT 1209

Achaemenid Blue Glass Bead Necklace String

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

16 in. (16 grams, 40.5 cm).

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

Provenance

London, UK, collection, 2000s.

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LOT 1209

Achaemenid Blue Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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