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LOT 1216

Western Asiatic Mixed Ancient Beads

LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1 1/4 in. (129 grams total, 4-33 mm).

Comprising various stone, faience and glass beads, including some feature beads. [90, No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the 1990s.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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.

CONDITION

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LOT 1216

Western Asiatic Mixed Ancient Beads

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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