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LOT 1946

Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

20TH CENTURY A.D.

16 3/4 in. (33 grams, 42.5 cm).

Composed of ribbed cylindrical beads interspersed with annular beads and teardrop-shaped pendant, central feature a large spherical bead. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, gentleman, 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1946

Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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