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LOT 0223
Elamite Carnelian Necklace with Large Silver Triangular Pendant
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
18 1/4 in. (62.2 grams, 46.5 cm).
A restrung necklace composed of carnelian beads and biconvex silver beads, with four lozengiform silver pendants and a hollow-formed bifacial silver triangular pendant, decorated with four rows of interlocking hatched and blank triangles between bands of chevrons on one face, and central floral motif on the other, with a flanged top and suspension loop; with later clasp.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid-1980s to early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0223
Elamite Carnelian Necklace with Large Silver Triangular Pendant
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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