NEAR EASTERN GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI MESOPOTAMIAN NECKLACE Circa 800-600 BC A restrung multi-strand necklace comprising five rows of narrow lapis lazuli strung between two triangular plates; the strands with crenellated gold collars placed regularly; the central ornament a pierced granulated gold bar with lapis lazuli bead and loop below, and cast gold scrolled pendant attached; the triangular plates with filigree ropework border and loops, two repaired; the upper sections with larger lapis lazuli beads and gold collars; some restoration with a modern simple hook-and-eye catch. Gold and lapis lazuli, 23 grams, 45 cm. (18"). Very fine condition. Extremely rare. Provenance Ex. James Chesterman Collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.
NEAR EASTERN GOLD AND LAPIS LAZULI MESOPOTAMIAN NECKLACE Circa 800-600 BC A restrung multi-strand necklace comprising five rows of narrow lapis lazuli strung between two triangular plates; the strands with crenellated gold collars placed regularly; the central ornament a pierced granulated gold bar with lapis lazuli bead and loop below, and cast gold scrolled pendant attached; the triangular plates with filigree ropework border and loops, two repaired; the upper sections with larger lapis lazuli beads and gold collars; some restoration with a modern simple hook-and-eye catch. Gold and lapis lazuli, 23 grams, 45 cm. (18"). Very fine condition. Extremely rare. Provenance Ex. James Chesterman Collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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