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LOT 0920

Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

17 1/2 in. (18.63 grams, 44.5 cm).

Composed of tubular and reused bangle fragments; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

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LOT 0920

Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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