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LOT 0976
Roman Deep Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 1/4 in. (13.9 grams, 33.5 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of biconvex, oblate and other types. [No Reserve]
Provenance
London, UK, collection, 2000s.
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