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LOT 0870
Achaemenid Faience and Other Bead Necklace
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
26 3/4 in. (8.2 grams, 68 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed of mainly glass, stone and faience beads of various types and sizes, including spherical, ribbed, barrel, facetted and other types; in various shades of blue. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Opening Bid: £125
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Fine condition.
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