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LOT 1248

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Stone Bead Necklace

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

31 1/2 in. (98 grams, 80 cm).

A restrung designer necklace composed of cylindrical white stone beads interspersed with oblate lapis lazuli beads and featuring seven unusual collared flattened beads in darker stone.

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 1248

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Stone Bead Necklace

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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