A FATIMID COLLECTION OF ORNATE GOLD BEADS, 11TH-13TH CENTURY A FATIMID COLLECTION OF ORNATE GOLD BEADS, 11TH-13TH CENTURY

A FATIMID COLLECTION OF ORNATE GOLD BEADS, 11TH-13TH CENTURY

Reference: ART3003470

31 Pieces: 1-1.5 cm. diam.
185 gr. weight

CATALOGUE NOTE
Both men and women wore silver and gold necklaces in Fatimid times, but this resembles a woman’s choker. This necklace consists of thirty one hollow beads made of gold sheet, each with facets and a central hole in each side surrounded by twisted gold wire.