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# 580 Exceptionally fine Venetian glass necklace, circa 7th century, was made with the ancient “stoppa” technique.
(The above is the description as printed in the catalog.)
This piece bore Ripley’s catalogue number I.O.M. 109
This marvelous item is made up of 38 graduated millefiori beads. The smallest being 3/8 x 3/8 inch, largest center bead 1 1/8 x 7/8 inch. Small cobalt blue beads separate each. Three or four beads have chips on the end near the hole, all others are in excellent condition. The total length of necklace is 30 inches.
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