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Two Egyptian to Central Asian Ancient Bead Necklaces
Two Egyptian to Central Asian Ancient Bead Necklaces
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Description:

**Originally Listed At $500**

Egyptian to Roman, & Central Asia, cultures, ca. 1000 BCE to 1900 CE. Two wearable necklaces composed of ancient and antique beads, assembled and restrung in modern times. The strands are made from an attractive variety of materials, including mottled black steatite, tiny faience discs, pale shell spacers, and warm orange carnelian beads. The vibrant palette and textural contrast between polished semi-precious stones and earthy ceramic elements reflect a cross-cultural assemblage of personal ornament spanning the ages. Each necklace is strung for modern wear, the shorter strands has a hook clasp. Size of longer strand: 25" L (63.5 cm); largest bead: 0.6" Diameter (1.5 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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#194949

  • Condition: Nicks and abrasions to beads. Strung in modern times on a modern wire, the shorter strand has as modern hook clasp.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$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
$200,000 + $20,000