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LOT 1186

Western Asiatic Granulated Gold Beads

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1/4 in. (3.19 grams total, 6-7 mm).

Comprising drum-shaped beads with median bands of small granules within outer bands of larger granules, filigree circlet to one end. [2]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1186

Western Asiatic Granulated Gold Beads

Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

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