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LOT 1340

Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Bead Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1 in. (58 grams total, 1-25 cm).

An assorted colourful mix of glass, stone and faience beads, including some larger feature beads. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1340

Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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