Description:

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A gorgeous necklace of a wearable form that is strung with dozens of molded faience beads and translucent, hand-carved carnelian stones. Presenting in contrasting hues of red and blue, the necklace features dozens of seed-form faience beads bearing fluted, linear, spherical, and barrel shapes whereas the carnelian stones exhibit rough trapezoidal forms with incredibly smooth surfaces. The central carnelian pendant is of a semicircular form with flattened peripheries, slightly convex faces, and a pair of drilled suspension holes. As beautiful as it is ancient! Size (necklace): 33.875" L (86 cm); (central pendant): 1.25" L x 0.6" W (3.2 cm x 1.5 cm)

Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s

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#165371

  • Condition: Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Faience and carnelian beads are ancient, and stringing and wire hook are modern. Minor nicks to some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Great remains of faience coloration throughout.

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