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LOT 0062

Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

16 7/8 in. (43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp).

Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market prior to 2000.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339.

Literature

See Ogden J.M., Gold Jewellery in Ptolemaic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt, In two volumes, Volume 2 – Figures, Durham, 1990, figs.500-502b, for parts of similar necklaces.

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LOT 0062

Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace

Estimate £3,500 - 4,500€4,060 - 5,220 (for guidance only)$4,730 - 6,080 (for guidance only)

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