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LOT 0740

Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String

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

15 3/4 in. (19.2 grams, 40.2 cm).

Restrung designer necklace of tubular, oblate and other types with melon bead centrepiece. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London, UK, collection, 2000s.

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LOT 0740

Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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