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LOT 0815
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 5/8 in. (16.7 grams, 34.6 cm).
Graduated group of mixed beads, the central feature a large biconical bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Opening Bid: £50
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