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LOT 1311

Western Asiatic Glass Eye Bead

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1/2 in. (1.6 grams, 14 mm).

Layered glass cabochon imitating banded agate 'eye' design. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex collection of the late S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1311

Western Asiatic Glass Eye Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

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