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LOT 1162

Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

20 1/2 in. (50 grams, 52 cm).

Composed mainly of biconical and coin-shaped disc beads, interspersed with ribbed tubular gold beads; restrung with a modern clasp.

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 1162

Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £598

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