Description:

**Originally Listed At $300**

Near East / Central Asia, ca. 1000 BCE. A strand of ancient pottery beads and rich red-orange carnelian beads, featuring a prominent conical pendant at its center. Comprising 12 carnelian beads and approximately 60 white beads, this necklace balances bold, warm tones with subtle neutral elements to form a striking example of early West Asian ornamentation. Strung in modern times on a monofilament wire with a modern toggle clasp. Size of strand: 17.5" L (44.4 cm); largest bead: 0.8" L x 0.75" W (2 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection; ex-Julian Hovsepian estate, New York, USA, acquired prior to 1980

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  • Condition: Chips and abrasions to the carnelians. Strung in modern times on a monofilament wire with a modern toggle clasp. Wearable, but is not professionally strung.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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