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LOT 2095
Massive Western Asiatic Style Glass Bead
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (1.24 kg, 10.6 cm).
A substantial oblate bead with dragged trails to the surface. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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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