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Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
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LOT 0590

Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

22 in. (13.8 grams, 56 cm long).

Restrung to a Y-shape with mainly blue glass beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION
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LOT 0590

Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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