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LOT 1334

Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1/8 - 3/8 in. (3.17 grams total, 4-8 mm).

Mixed group of tubular beads with granulation or incised segmentation. [5]

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1334

Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set

Sold for (Inc. bp): £325

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