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LOT 0885
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 1/2 in. (10.7 grams, 31.6 cm).
Composed of annular, oblate and other beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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