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LOT 0870
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
17 in. (20.38 grams, 43 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, oblate and other types with a modern Indian polychrome centrepiece. [No Reserve]
Provenance
London, UK, collection, 2000s.
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