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LOT 1764
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace and Earring Set
SUMERIAN, CIRCA 3,000 B.C. AND LATER
2 1/2 - 18 7/8 in. (15 grams total, 6.3-48 cm).
A matched set formed of alternating white and dark annular beads; restrung with a modern clasp and earring hooks. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired from Ancient Art, London, UK.
From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s.
Accompanied by the original Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.
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