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LOT 0566
Hellenistic Carnelian and Gold Pendant Necklace
1ST CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
19 3/4 in. (51 grams, 50 cm).
Restrung necklace of carnelian and lapis lazuli tubular and polyhedral beads; centrepiece a gold block with inset cloisons and gold spherical beads.
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £1,350
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Circa 3rd century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
Carnelian scarab with flat underside, segmented border around a figure bent over his tools, set into a later swivel-mount with carinated hoop, wires wound round the shank at each shoulder. 10.23 grams, 35.18 mm overall, 17.75 x 23.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired from a London dealer in the 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12745-234210. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
