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LOT 0705

Roman Glass Bead Group

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

1/4 - 1 5/8 in. (48.28 grams total, 5.02-42.42 mm).

Mixed group of polychrome beads, some with trails, some with eye motifs and some imitating banded agate. [44, No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0705

Roman Glass Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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