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LOT 0734
Roman Polychrome Glass Bead Necklace
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
28 3/8 in. (11 grams, 72 cm).
Comprising a necklace restrung from beads of drilled ancient glass bangle fragments. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Opening Bid: £400
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From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. -
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