PHOENICIAN BEADED NECKLACE

Ca. 300 BC
A restrung beaded necklace composed of variously shaped glass beads in vibrant hues of red, blue, and green. The beads are arranged in a rather symmetrical manner, reflecting the Phoenician aesthetic preference for balance and harmony in their designs. Beads held great significance in the Phoenician world, serving both decorative and symbolic purposes. They were highly valued and often used as symbols of status, wealth, and spirituality.
Size: L:590/1180mm / W:mm ; 39.6g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 400 - 600