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LOT 0919
Roman Glass Bracelet Group
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 3/4 in. (31.18 grams total, 50-70 mm).
Comprising: a turquoise D-section bangle with a flattened panel to the upper face; an opaque round-section twisted bracelet with flattened terminals; a dark brown ceramic(?) keeled bangle with notched edges. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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