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LOT 0723
Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
17 3/4 in. (6.88 grams, 45 cm).
Composed of graduated oblate and annular beads with other types, the central feature a large oblate bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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