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LOT 0817

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

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

13 3/8 in. (15.7 grams, 34 cm).

A restrung Y-shaped string composed of variously shaped beads with a central feature composed of larger beads. [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.

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LOT 0817

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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