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Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection
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LOT 1148

Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1 1/8 in. (134 grams total, 5-28 mm).

Comprising a group of mixed beads of various forms and in a variety of mostly natural stones and materials; each pierced for stringing. [80]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION
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LOT 1148

Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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