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LOT 0599

Roman and Other Bead Necklace

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

32 1/4 in. (5.02 grams, 82 cm long).

A restrung necklace composed mainly of 'black' stone and glass beads of various types and sizes, with a trio of larger pendant beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0599

Roman and Other Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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