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LOT 0975

Roman Decorated Glass Necklace Bead Group

CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1/8 - 5/8 in. (43 grams total, 6-15 mm).

Composed of hot-worked opaque black glass beads of various types, including examples displaying white and polychrome motifs, some showing 'folded' technique, or decorated with swirls and applied trails. [52]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0975

Roman Decorated Glass Necklace Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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