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LOT 0195
Western Asiatic Turquoise Bead Necklace with Gold Pomegranate Spacers
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
18 1/4 in. (18.65 grams, 46.4 cm long).
Composed of restrung barrel-shaped and small biconical turquoise beads, later gold spacer bulbs with pomegranate dangles; gold hook-and-eye clasp.
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1965-2020.
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LOT 0195
Western Asiatic Turquoise Bead Necklace with Gold Pomegranate Spacers
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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