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LOT 0602
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
28 in. (25.3 grams, 71 cm long).
A restrung necklace composed of opaque black glass beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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