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LOT 0702

Roman Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String

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

13 in. (20.5 grams, 33 cm).

Restrung to a Y-shape, composed of large cylindrical beads interspersed with smaller oblate beads, central feature composed of larger spherical and tabular beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0702

Roman Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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