Hellenistic Bead Necklace
2nd-1st century BC. 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, 59cm (23 1/4"). Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection; formerly with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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2nd-1st century BC. 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, 59cm (23 1/4"). Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection; formerly with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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