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LOT 0762

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

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

27 1/2 in. (13.1 grams, 70 cm long).

Composed of graduated glass beads of various shades of blue and type of bead, including carinated, oblate, coin-shaped and cuboid example, together with other types; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex W.J.
collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0762

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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