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LOT 0757
Roman Orange Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 1/2 in. (7.68 grams, 39.5 cm).
Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
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Roman Polychrome Glass Bead Necklace
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Opening Bid: £175
Designer necklace composed of cylindrical glass beads with dragged trails, alternating with later spherical beads, hook-and-loop closure, restrung. 66 grams, 58 cm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK.
