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LOT 0499
Egyptian Faience Bead Bracelet
NEW KINGDOM, 1552-1069 B.C.
8 1/4 in. (2.46 grams, 21 cm).
Restrung group of blue tubular beads and red discoid beads; modern clasp. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx J. Cummings collection, UK, 1980s-1990s.
Accompanied by a dealer's information display card.
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Naqada I-II, circa 3900-3300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
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French private collection. From the 'Yvelines Department', Northern France. with Mme Digard, Drouot, Paris, 7 February 2011, no.107. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12072-218133. -
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Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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