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LOT 0657

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

28 in. (11.2 grams, 71 cm long).

Composed of graduated blue glass beads of various types, including oblate, tubular, barrel-shaped and other types. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0657

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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