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LOT 0277
Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
17 3/4 in. (50 grams, 45 cm long).
Composed of graduated mainly biconical agate beads, two pairs of collared spherical gold beads and a pair of larger spherical gold beads flanking the central feature bead; restrung with a modern hook-and-loop clasp.
Provenance
Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0277
Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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