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LOT 1422

Western Asiatic Mosaic Glass Bead Collection

9TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.

1/8 - 3/8 in. (15.4 grams total, 6-11.3 mm).

Mainly annular in form with integral 'eye' detailing in blue glass. [27, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection, acquired 1979-1983.
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 1422

Western Asiatic Mosaic Glass Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170

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