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LOT 0562

Hellenistic Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace

1ST CENTURY B.C. AND LATER

17 3/4 in. (48.83 grams, 45 cm).

Restrung necklace of biconvex lapis lazuli beads with annular gold spacers, four large hexagonal-section fusiform beads as the centrepiece.

Provenance

Private collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0562

Hellenistic Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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