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Mesopotamian Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String Mesopotamian Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String Mesopotamian Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
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LOT 1193

Mesopotamian Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

26 3/4 in. (15.9 grams, 68 cm).

Composed of small annular lapis lazuli beads and pillow-shaped graduated turquoise beads; restrung, no clasp.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1193

Mesopotamian Turquoise and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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