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LOT 0741
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
31 1/2 in. (16.8 grams, 80 cm long).
Composed of graduated monochrome opaque black glass beads of various types, including amorphous, facetted, spherical, carinated and other types; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Opening Bid: £444
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