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Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace
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LOT 1201

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

26 3/4 in. (52.2 grams, 68 cm).

A restrung designer necklace composed of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads and seven large orange carnelian beads with extended collars, rock crystal spacer beads in between.

Provenance

Ex French gallery, 1970-1990.
Paris collection, France.

CONDITION
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LOT 1201

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £468

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