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Lot 106

An Egyptian amethyst bead necklace

6 July 2021, 15:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,402.50 inc. premium

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An Egyptian amethyst bead necklace
Middle Kingdom, circa 2025-1700 B.C.
Composed of biconical amethyst beads of varying size interspersed with seven spherical beads, restrung with a modern clasp, 53cm long

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Provenance:
with Astarte Gallery, London.
Private collection, England, acquired from the above 1986.

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