Description:

Hellenistic, Seleucid Empire, ancient Afghanistan, ca. 300 BCE. A gorgeous 20K gold chain link necklace of double link construction with a decorative openwork hook and eye clasp, and featuring a stunning 22K gold rectangular openwork pendant set with circular lapis lazuli ornaments of beautiful cornflower blue hues. Simply stunning! Size: chain + clasp measures 23.5" L (59.7 cm); pendant measures 1.75" W x .625" H (4.4 cm x 1.6 cm); Total weight: 22.8 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection, ex-Arte Primitivo (hammered at $6,750 on December 5, 2013, Lot 435); ex-Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David and Henry Anavian, in Iran, prior to the Shah's departure

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#133114

  • Condition: Pendant is missing one of the six lapis elements and shows some expected wear and denting. Old repair to one double link of chain.

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April 26, 2018 7:00 AM MDT
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