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LOT 0615

Roman Yellow Glass and Faience Bead Necklace String

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

16 3/8 in. (18 grams, 41.5 cm).

Restrung group of tubular, annular, polyhedral and other beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0615

Roman Yellow Glass and Faience Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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