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LOT 0750
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 in. (22.05 grams, 38 cm).
Restrung group of beads, mainly tubular and annular types with plano-convex centrepiece. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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