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LOT 0819
Western Asiatic Coral Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
16 1/2 in. (11.6 grams, 42 cm long).
Composed of coral and shell of various colours and beads of various types, including barrel, tubular, oblate and other shapes; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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