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LOT 0855

Roman Amber and Black Glass Bead Necklace Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

26 3/8 - 28 in. (37 grams total, 67-71 cm).

Comprising three necklaces restrung from beads of drilled ancient glass bangle fragments. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0855

Roman Amber and Black Glass Bead Necklace Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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