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Bactrian Style Turquoise and Lapis Bead Necklace String Bactrian Style Turquoise and Lapis Bead Necklace String Bactrian Style Turquoise and Lapis Bead Necklace String
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LOT 1926

Bactrian Style Turquoise and Lapis Bead Necklace String

20TH CENTURY A.D.

18 1/2 in. (13.8 grams, 47 cm).

Group of turquoise and other seed beads with irregular lapis lazuli centrepiece. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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 1926

Bactrian Style Turquoise and Lapis Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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