Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Mesopotamia

Item ID: 08436



Item Code: 08436
Description: A magnificent strand of Sumerian gold and lapis lazuli beads with a central pendant gold disc.
The hollow biconical and tubular gold beads with striated and circle designs and superb reddish patina; the biconical lapis lazuli beads also with excellent signs of wear and build-up; the gold disc, also with reddish patina, was originally set with semi-precious or precious stones, which are now absent; the terminal beads are of ancient carnelian.
Temporarily strung.
Origin: Early Dynastic IIIA, circa mid 3rd millennium B.C. Mesopotamia
Dimensions: Length: 32 cm
Price: AUD $5,800.00 USD $4,060.00 EUR €3,074.00
Status: Available
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