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LOT 1104
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
12 5/8 in. (32.3 grams, 32 cm).
Composed of mainly oblate ceramic beads with two conical beads, including unglazed terracotta beads; restrung to a Y-shape with a green-glazed tabular pendant bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
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.
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Western Asiatic Lead Female Idol
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Fair condition. Rare.
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