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LOT 0273

Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Gold Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

18 1/8 in. (50.7 grams, 46 cm long).

Restrung designer necklace composed of graduated bicone spherical agate beads interspersed with carnelian beads; two collared and four spherical gold beads; the central feature a large bead with a conical gold bead to each end; modern hook-and-loop clasp.

Provenance

Collected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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LOT 0273

Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Gold Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £650

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