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3rd-2nd Century BC Ancient Greco-Bactrian Ancient Agate Carnelian Bead

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3rd-2nd Century BC Ancient Greco-Bactrian Ancient Agate Carnelian Bead

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Ancient Greco-Bactrian Hidden Treasure Ancient Red Carnelian Bead
Cultures/Periods: Circa Period 256BC-120BC
Dimension: 14.3x8mm
Provenance: Private Oman collector, acquired in the early 1980s

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3rd-2nd Century BC Ancient Greco-Bactrian Ancient Agate Carnelian Bead

Name: 3rd-2nd Century BC Ancient Greco-Bactrian Ancient Agate Carnelian Bead
SKU: 154684736
Price: 300 USD
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