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LOT 0584

Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

17 3/4 in. (24 grams, 45 cm long).

Restrung using alternating barrel-shaped beads with smaller oblate beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0584

Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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