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LOT 0791
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/2 in. (31 grams, 42 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, fusiform, oblate and other types with annular pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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