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LOT 0804

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

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

16 in. (17.4 grams, 40.5 cm).

Composed of graduated oblate beads with an annular pendant decorated with ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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 0804

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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