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LOT 0717

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

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

27 1/2 in. (13.3 grams, 70 cm long).

Composed mainly of graduated glass beads of various shades of green, including annular, oblate, spherical, tubular and other types; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0717

Roman Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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