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LOT 0826

Roman Glass Bead Necklace String

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

14 5/8 in. (9.7 grams, 37.2 cm).

Restrung group of tubular, oblate and other types with melon centrepiece. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London, UK, collection, 2000s.

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LOT 0826

Roman Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

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