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Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
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LOT 1436

Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

14 1/2 in. (45 grams, 37 cm).

A restrung string composed of oblate, barrel-shaped and other beads with irregular clear central feature. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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 1436

Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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