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LOT 0193
Western Asiatic Millefiori Glass Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
17 3/4 in. (101 grams, 45 cm long).
Comprising opaque polychrome glass beads of mainly spherical and tubular types, displaying an array of decorative techniques and patterns including millefiori, chequer-board, trailed and others; restrung, with a modern clasp.
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 0193
Western Asiatic Millefiori Glass Bead Necklace
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Fine condition.
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Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Animal Face Plaque
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Bead String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Composed of double drilled oval agate beads from the Near East or India with later polished round carnelian beads, restrung. 95 grams, 66 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
