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LOT 1001

Western Asiatic Rock Crystal and Other Necklace Bead Collection

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

1/8 - 1/2 in. (54 grams total, 6-14 mm).

Including facetted, amorphous, spherical, oval and other types; most polished and all drilled for suspension. [50, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1001

Western Asiatic Rock Crystal and Other Necklace Bead Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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