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LOT 0668
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (7.55 grams, 35 cm).
Composed mainly of oblate and cylindrical beads, central feature composed of larger irregular beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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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Opening Bid: £450
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Opening Bid: £250
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