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LOT 1217

Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

20 5/8 in. (96.6 grams, 52.5 cm).

Restrung group of oval and other agate beads with interstitial spherical gold beads with granule clusters.

Provenance

From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.

CONDITION

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LOT 1217

Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040

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