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LOT 1420
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 5/8 in. (45.5 grams, 55 cm).
Restrung group of tabular, fusiform and other carnelian beads, including some glass beads, with granulated tubular gold collar spacers between.
Provenance
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1420
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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