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LOT 0694

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D.

30 1/4 in. (20.5 grams, 77 cm long).

Composed mainly of opaque glass beads of various colours, together with a number of stone beads, and incorporating beads of various types; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0694

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £30

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