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LOT 0859
Ancient Gold Bead Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.02 grams total, 5-9 mm).
Mixed group comprising three granulated and three collared beads. [6]
Provenance
From an old London, UK, collection.
Some formerly in the private London collection of the late Mr SM, 1979-1999; thence by descent.
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