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LOT 0242

Western Asiatic White Agate and Gold Bead Necklace

LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

16 1/8 in. (63 grams, 41 cm long).

Restrung designer necklace with a modern clasp; composed mainly of polished and graduated agate beads, together with central oval pendant bead and gold beads.

Provenance

Collected from 1979-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0242

Western Asiatic White Agate and Gold Bead Necklace

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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