Ancient Parthian Pendant Necklace with Gold, Lapis & Carnelian Ca. 5th century A.D. or earlier.
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Ancient Parthian Pendant Necklace with Gold, Lapis & Carnelian Ca. 5th century A.D. or earlier. Size 11 inches length. Single strand necklace composed of small turquoise faience, lapis and carnelian beads, four sheet gold plaques with relief decoration depicting a profile head, two carved lapis crescent moon pendants, a sheet gold crescent moon pendant set with carnelian and lapis stones. Modern strung with a hook type clasp. The gold crescent moon plaque has been professionally repaired from -wo original pieces, otherwise all components are intact. Very pretty and wearable. Provenance: NYC private collection, acquired from Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., mid 2000's
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Ancient Parthian Pendant Necklace with Gold, Lapis & Carnelian Ca. 5th century A.D. or earlier.
Estimate $300 - $500
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