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LOT 2005

Chinese Neolithic Bead Necklace

4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

17 3/8 in. (190 grams, 44 cm long).

Restrung group of tubular bone beads, each with V-shaped notches to each end for articulation; old collector's label '181.91.181'. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a French collector.

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LOT 2005

Chinese Neolithic Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

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