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LOT 1009

Byzantine Blue Glass Bead Necklace with Gold Elements

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

18 1/8 in. (19 grams, 46 cm).

Restrung designer necklace with blue-glass drawn annular, biconvex and other beads with eight later rosette plaques, each hollow with floral detailing to both faces and a sheet gold surface; modern clasp. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Ex property of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
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 1009

Byzantine Blue Glass Bead Necklace with Gold Elements

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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