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LOT 0906

Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

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

15 1/8 in. (19.7 grams, 38.3 cm).

Composed mainly of oblate, spherical, and other beads, the central feature composed of three larger beads; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0906

Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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