Description:

Roman and Pre-Columbian, Mayan, pre-1500 CE. This necklace is particularly unusual as it is comprised of garnet beads that originate from ancient Rome and gold, jade, shell, and turquoise beads from the ancient Americas, likely of the Mayan culture. All are conical drilled and restrung with a fresh lobster claw clasp. The pendant is 16 karat gold and the round gold beads are 12 karat. 19"L and 20-1/2" with pendant

Provenance: Ex-Colorado Springs collection

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May 21, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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$300 $999 $50
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