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LOT 0468

Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Tubular and Other Bead Group

NEW KINGDOM, 1315-332 B.C.

1/8 - 5/8 in. (19 grams total, 2-16 mm).

Comprising a group of mostly tubular blue faience beads, with a few round examples; each pierced for stringing. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0468

Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Tubular and Other Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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