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LOT 1315
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Alabaster Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
32 1/4 in. (98 grams, 82 cm).
Restrung necklace of tubular stone beads with interstitial oblate lapis lazuli beads and lentoid-section beads with scooped edges.
Provenance
From a Paris collection, France.
Ex French gallery, 1970-1990.
Accompanied by a previous cataloguing card.
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LOT 1315
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Alabaster Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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