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LOT 0269

Ancient Large Gold Bead Collection

CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

5/8 - 1 in. (4.51 grams total, 17-27 mm).

Group of facetted biconical types. [4]

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0269

Ancient Large Gold Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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