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LOT 0998

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

16 1/8 in. (6.42 grams, 41 cm).

Composed of small biconical and annular beads; restrung. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex UK art market, London, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0998

Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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