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LOT 1057

Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

1/8 - 1/4 in. (5.17 grams total, 1-6 mm).

Including oblate, biconvex, barrel-shaped and other types. [76]

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1057

Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

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