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LOT 0974
Western Asiatic Glass Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
28 in. (7.96 grams, 71 cm long).
Composed mainly of faience and glass beads of various shades of blue, including melon, oblate, tubular, annular, carinated and other types; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Opening Bid: £80
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Fine condition.
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Fine condition.
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