Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenician, ca. 600 to 300 BCE; Near East, Islamic Period, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A necklace composed of a diverse collection of ancient beads, each with its own history and cultural resonance. Hand-formed in glass and stone across centuries, these beads - some with weathered surfaces, others preserving vivid color and pattern - likely originate from Roman workshops, Phoenician trade networks, and Islamic artisans of the Near East. They have been arranged on a modern wire and finished with a secure barrel clasp, making them a wearable statement of antiquity. Size of strand: 20.5" L (52.1 cm); largest bead: 0.5" Diameter (1.3 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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  • Condition: Chips, nicks, and pitting to beads as expected with age. Strung in modern times with a modern barrel clasp and wearable.

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