Hellenistic Bead Necklace. 2nd-1st century B.C. A restrung necklace of cylindrical carnelian beads with turquoise-coloured oblate glass spacers, centrepiece of two gold dangles formed of sheet-gold plates and a large biconical carnelian bead; modern clasp. See Despini, A., Greek Art Ancient Gold Jewellery, Greece, 1996, pp.97-101, for comparable conical pendants. 26.1 grams, 59 cm (23 1/4 in.) With a London gallery. Acquired in the 1990s. Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection.
Very fine condition.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 700 GBP |
Estimate | 700 GBP |