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LOT 1881

Anglo-Saxon Glass and Amber Bead Collection

CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

1/2 - 1 in. (20 grams total, 11-25 mm).

Including annular, lenticular, tubular and other types, one possibly a Hebron bead. [12, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Suffolk, UK.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1881

Anglo-Saxon Glass and Amber Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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