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Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration
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LOT 0552

Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration

2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

3/8 - 3/4 in. (9.79 grams total, 13-20 mm).

Six spherical with denting; one capsule-shaped with ribbing and medial filigree band. [7]

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.

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LOT 0552

Hellenistic Large Gold Beads with Decoration

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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