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LOT 2076

Tibetan Coral, Glass and Gilt Prayer Bead Necklace

20TH CENTURY A.D.

26 5/8 in. (293 grams, 67.5 cm).

Comprising drum-shaped beads with gilt-metal globular and other beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 2076

Tibetan Coral, Glass and Gilt Prayer Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

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