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LOT 0426

Romano-Egyptian Glass Face Bead

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (2.93 grams, 15 mm).

Spherical with circumferential banding, preformed millefiori slices with human face around the centre band.

Provenance

From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.

CONDITION

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LOT 0426

Romano-Egyptian Glass Face Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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