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LOT 0890
Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
19 1/4 in. (17.09 grams, 49 cm).
Restrung graduated group of mainly spherical and annular beads with annular centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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