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LOT 0706

Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String

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

15 1/2 in. (19.8 grams, 39.2 cm).

Composed mainly of oblate glass and teracotta beads, the central feature composed of larger beads; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0706

Roman and Other Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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