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LOT 2397

Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Bead Necklace String

CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

18 7/8 in. (14.6 grams, 48 cm long).

Composed of restrung graduated and polished beads, each etched with a white geometric design on both faces. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

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LOT 2397

Indus Valley Etched Orange Carnelian Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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