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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.

CONDITION

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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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