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LOT 0547
Egyptian Mummy Bead Necklace with Carnelian Feature Bead
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
20 in. (8.41 grams, 51 cm long).
Restrung group of tubular and annular glazed composition beads with oblate centrepiece. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Previously with Astarte Gallery, London W1, UK, 1983.
From the private collection of T.R. Elley, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.
Accompanied by an invoice copy dated 18 October 1983.
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LOT 0547
Egyptian Mummy Bead Necklace with Carnelian Feature Bead
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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