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LOT 0275

Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 in. (20.24 grams total, 2-8 mm).

Group of beads of tubular, spherical, biconvex and other types. [Over 250]

Provenance

From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0275

Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950

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