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LOT 0752

Roman and Other Bead Necklace

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

25 5/8 in. (9.54 grams, 65 cm long).

A restrung group of mainly opaque blue glass beads of various types. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0752

Roman and Other Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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