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 1/4 inches (54 cm).
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Provenance:
Art Market, New York, early 1980s; where acquired by the present owner.
Consisting of twenty-six ribbed gold beads of graduating sizes and thirty-three ribbed lapis lazuli beads of varying shapes and sizes, interspersed with, and re-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 1/4 inches (54 cm).
Antiquities & Ancient Art
Provenance:
Art Market, New York, early 1980s; where acquired by the present owner.
Consisting of twenty-six ribbed gold beads of graduating sizes and thirty-three ribbed lapis lazuli beads of varying shapes and sizes, interspersed with, and re-strung with a modern gold hook and loop closure.