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| 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: |
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$
5,800.00 |
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$
4,060.00 |
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€
3,074.00 |
| Status: |
Available |
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Ancient Art and Antiquities