A Sumerian Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace
A Sumerian Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace
Circa Late 3rd-Early 2nd Millennium B.C.
Length 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York, acquired in the 1960s; thence by descent.
Composed mostly of biconical lapis lazuli beads and gold biconical beads, strung with a modern gold hook and loop closure.
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A Sumerian Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace
Circa Late 3rd-Early 2nd Millennium B.C.
Length 21 inches (53.3 cm).
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Provenance:
Private Collection, New York, acquired in the 1960s; thence by descent.
Composed mostly of biconical lapis lazuli beads and gold biconical beads, strung with a modern gold hook and loop closure.