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LOT 0660

Roman Blue Glass Bead Group

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

1/8 - 1/2 in. (52 grams total, 4-11 mm).

Including oblate, polyhedral and other types. [65, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0660

Roman Blue Glass Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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