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LOT 0251
Mesopotamian Gold and Other Bead Necklace
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
20 7/8 in. (33.61 grams, 53 cm).
Restrung group of spherical amethyst beads with gold tubular and acorn beads, centrepiece a square-section hatched gold bar with ribbed bulb finials.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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