A WESTERN ASIATIC CARNELIAN NECKLACE, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C. A WESTERN ASIATIC CARNELIAN NECKLACE, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.

A WESTERN ASIATIC CARNELIAN NECKLACE, CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.

Reference: ART600556

Composed of fourteen rounded convex rhomboid beads, each lenticular in cross section, graduated in size, with incised lines along their lengths, with a banded agate lozenge shaped bead in centre, together with thirty biconical beads and fourteen ancient gold beads; with an antique hook and loop closure.
55 cm. length. 74 grams.

CONDITION
Very good condition.

PROVENANCE
Acquired by the previous owner and brought to the UK 1995.

LITERATURE
Sold in similar by Christie's auction (sale 9538), 6 Dec 2000, lot 3.