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LOT 1137
Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/4 - 1 1/8 in. (272 grams total, 7-28 mm).
Mainly bicones, oblates, rounded and barrel shapes. [162]
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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LOT 1137
Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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