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LOT 0898

Roman Glass Bead Necklace String

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

24 3/4 in. (14.2 grams, 63 cm long).

Composed of sections of red and yellow beads separated by green oblate beads, restrung and including some trade-wind beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0898

Roman Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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