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Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String
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LOT 0877

Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

27 1/2 in. (53.4 grams total, 70 cm long).

Restrung graduated group of oblate and tubular agate beads with large central agate dangle. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

CONDITION
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LOT 0877

Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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