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LOT 0161
Roman Amethyst Necklace with Gold and Garnet Pendants
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
20 1/2 in. (51 grams, 52 cm).
Restrung group of graduated biconical amethyst beads with gold interstitial beads with granulation detailing, three crescent pendants, each with a cabochon gemstone to each of the finials.
Provenance
Ambassador Carlo Perrone-Capano, former Italian Ambassador to Damascus, assembled largely during his tenure in Damascus in the 1960s; later resident near Grantham, where he spent his later life.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13123-248087.
Literature
Cf. Christie's, 13 December 2013, no.297.
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LOT 0161
Roman Amethyst Necklace with Gold and Garnet Pendants
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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