Object Description
A very fine restrung Western Asiatic necklace featuring gold, carnelian and a centrepiece of agate. The necklace is comprised of disc-shaped carnelian beads in varying sizes, each featuring natural striations of brown, red and black. Near the clasp, cylindrical beads of carnelian feature alongside. From middway down, gold spacers are interspersed between the carnelian, formed of a stack of three granulated bands. The agate centrepiece is flanked by conical gold beads with granulation encircling the rims. The agate stone is a wide, cylindrical shape and features hues of brown and white with striations of cream, black and orange. The necklace is finished with a modern gold ‘S’ hook for attachment.
Half length: (circa) 20.2cm
Date: Circa 1st Millennium BC