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LOT 0162
Greek Gold and Carnelian Necklace with Garnet-Set Pendant
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
20 7/8 in. (39.16 grams, 53 cm).
A restrung necklace comprising carinated carnelian beads interspersed with sheet-gold beads of plain and granulated types, two tapering round-section beads with collars and domed finials, a central gold polygonal pendant with eight concave sides, polished oval garnet cabochon at the centre, granulated collar around base, raised tear-shaped cell to each corner also with granulated border, alternately set with enamel and garnet cabochons, a single applied bead between each; modern hook-and-eye clasp.
ProvenanceAcquired in the mid-1980s to early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13124-246808.
Cf. Despini, A., Greek Art Ancient Gold Jewellery, Greece, 1996, p.136, item 121, for similar granulated gold beads; p.140, item 126, for similar collared gold beads.
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LOT 0162
Greek Gold and Carnelian Necklace with Garnet-Set Pendant
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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