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LOT 1111

Western Asiatic and Other Bead Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1 in. (186 grams total, 2-23 mm).

Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli, including some large feature beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1111

Western Asiatic and Other Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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