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LOT 0497

Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace

ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 AD.

27 1/2 in. (49 grams, 70 cm long).

Restrung group of graduated beads, mainly tubular and oblate types, centrepiece a rosette pendant. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0497

Egyptian Blue Faience Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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