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LOT 0665
Eastern Roman Bead Necklace String
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
22 in. (20.18 grams, 56 cm long).
Restrung designer necklace of small and bigger light blue glass beads, the centrepiece a large fusiform glass bead dangle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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