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LOT 0990
Western Asiatic Stone and Other Bead Necklace String
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
19 3/4 in. (16.2 grams, 50 cm long).
Restrung; composed primarily of polished stone and shell beads of various types, including decoratively ribbed examples. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Mesopotamian Silver Bead Necklace
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Opening Bid: £7,500
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Western Asiatic Carnelian and Other Bead Collection
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UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Silver Decorated Torc
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Opening Bid: £200
Penannular collar with tapering shank, bands of swirled linear detailing and balustered finials. 119 grams, 15.2 cm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.