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LOT 0880
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Bead String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
26 in. (95 grams, 66 cm long).
Composed of double drilled oval agate beads from the Near East or India with later polished round carnelian beads, restrung.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 0880
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Bead String
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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