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LOT 0952

Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1 in. (140 grams total, 1-25 mm).

A large quantity of variously shaped beads in stone, lapis lazuli, glass, and some ceramic, including some larger feature beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0952

Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

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