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LOT 0843

Western Asiatic Glass Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

27 1/2 in. (10.5 grams, 70 cm long).

Composed mainly of blue glass and faience beads of various shades and types, including annular, spherical, tubular and others; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0843

Western Asiatic Glass Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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