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LOT 1098
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Spiral and Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.AND LATER
29 in. (52 grams, 73.5 cm).
Comprising four cylindrical lapis lazuli beads carved with spiral grooves like a screw thread, interspersed with oblate rock crystal beads, ten tubular lapis lazuli beads flanking the modern clasp, restrung.
Provenance
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 1098
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Spiral and Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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