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LOT 0694
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 3/4 in. (15.8 grams, 32.5 cm).
Composed of mainly oblate and annular beads, central feature composed of a long tubular bead with a later pyramidal and an irregular bead dangle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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