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LOT 2099

Hymalayan Prayer Glass Bead Necklace

20TH CENTURY A.D.

29 1/8 in. (560 grams, 74 cm).

Comprising mainly discoid beads with drum-shaped and other beads, enamelled spherical centrepiece and other detailing. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 2099

Hymalayan Prayer Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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