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LOT 0713

Roman and Other Red Glass Bead Necklace String

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

15 3/8 in. (10.79 grams, 39 cm).

Mixed group of gently graduating beads, large oblate bead as a central feature; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0713

Roman and Other Red Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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