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LOT 1209
Western Asiatic Granulated Gold Bead Group
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.16 grams total, 4-7 mm).
Comprising annular collars of various types. [8]
Provenance
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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