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LOT 1242
Western Asiatic Turquoise Ceramic Bead Necklace
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
19 1/2 in. (62 grams, 49.5 cm).
Composed of spherical turquoise-coloured beads interspersed with yellow glass and faience beads; restrung on a metal wire.
ProvenanceEx French gallery, 1970-1990.
Paris collection, France.
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LOT 1242
Western Asiatic Turquoise Ceramic Bead Necklace
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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