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LOT 0675

Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

14 1/8 in. (9.7 grams, 36 cm).

Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads, restrung to a Y-shape with irregular feature beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0675

Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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