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LOT 0747
Roman and Later Amber-Coloured Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 1/2 in. (11.09 grams, 39.5 cm).
Restrung group of tubular, oblate and other types, including some 20th century moulded Czech glass beads. [No Reserve]
Provenance
London, UK, collection, 2000s.
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LOT 0747
Roman and Later Amber-Coloured Glass Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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