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LOT 0981

Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 5/8 in. (92 grams total, 2-15 mm).

Comprising a quantity of variously shaped beads in mainly orange and red carnelian, including some in glass, jasper and other materials.

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0981

Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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