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LOT 0838

Roman Mosaic Glass Bead

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (9.77 grams, 21 mm).

Biconvex in profile with mosaic pattern on a cream-white field. [No Reserve]

Provenance

London collection, 1979-1983.

CONDITION

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LOT 0838

Roman Mosaic Glass Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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