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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.
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