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LOT 0990

Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

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

16 1/8 in. (3.6 grams, 41 cm).

Composed mainly of oblate beads with a conical pendant at the centre, restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0990

Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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