Qajar Necklace with Gold Pendants 18th-early 20th century A.D. and earlier. A restrung necklace composed of ancient faience beads of tubular and biconical types, with later gold dangles comprising fishes, crescent moons, pierced bracteates bearing a male bust in military dress, pear-shaped and pelletted pendants; hook-and-eye closure. 26.37 grams, 48 cm long (19 in.). Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s.