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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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