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LOT 0589
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead String
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
35 5/8 in. (21.6 grams, 90.5 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduated translucent yellow glass beads of various types. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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