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Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A collection of ancient Roman white agate (14), rock crystal (6), carnelian (20), and shell beads, on modern stringing with a modern clasp. The beautiful ancient beads complement each other well, and were likely to have been worn in a similar arrangement in the past. Length of strand: 25″ L (63.5 cm)
Condition: Beads all have patina on surface. A few small chips and nicks from the bead surfaces. Modern stringing and findings.
Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, purchased at Joel Malter Gallery, Encino, California, USA, in the early 1980s
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