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LOT 0699

Roman Rock Crystal Bead Necklace

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

21 in. (103 grams, 53.5 cm long).

Restrung group of clear quartz melon bead and hexagonal-section tubular beads.

Provenance

with a London, UK gallery 1971.

CONDITION

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LOT 0699

Roman Rock Crystal Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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