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LOT 0506

Egyptian Millefiori Glass Bead Group

ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-395 A.D.

1/2 - 5/8 in. (10 grams total, 12-15 mm).

Three spherical glass beads decorated with geometric millefiori patterns. [3]

Provenance

Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0506

Egyptian Millefiori Glass Bead Group

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

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