Parthian Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace
3rd century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace of fusiform lapis lazuli tubular beads with later gold spherical and other spacers, openwork filigree cage beads of spherical and waisted profile. 32.6 grams, 48cm (19"). Property of a West London gentleman; his collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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3rd century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace of fusiform lapis lazuli tubular beads with later gold spherical and other spacers, openwork filigree cage beads of spherical and waisted profile. 32.6 grams, 48cm (19"). Property of a West London gentleman; his collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
