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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
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LOT 1389

Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String

20TH CENTURY A.D.

21 in. (82 grams, 53.2 cm).

Composed of spherical beads interspersed with barley twist glass beads and a large melon bead at the centre; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

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LOT 1389

Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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