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LOT 0766
Roman and Other Bead Necklace
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
32 3/4 in. (1.38 grams, 83 cm long).
A restrung necklace composed mainly of graduated blue glass beads of various shades, dates and types. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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