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LOT 1594
Slavic Silver and Carnelian Bead Necklace with Silver Cross Pendant
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
22 7/8 in. (82 grams, 58 cm long).
Restrung group of carnelian oblate and spherical beads, parcel-gilt silver dangles with applied granules, silver lobed cross pendant with granules and central cabochon garnet.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
PublishedCf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.102(4a), for type.
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LOT 1594
Slavic Silver and Carnelian Bead Necklace with Silver Cross Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
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