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LOT 0720
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
19 3/4 in. (14 grams, 50 cm long).
Mainly composed of restrung opaque beads of various shades of blue, including barrel-shaped, annular, facetted, tubular and some small facetted lapis lazuli beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Opening Bid: £80
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Good condition, very rare
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