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LOT 0854

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

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

15 in. (8.69 grams, 38 cm).

Restrung group of cylindrical, drum-shaped and other beads with a pierced cruciform dangle. [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 0854

Roman Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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