**Originally Listed At $400**

Ancient Near East, Sumer, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A wonderful necklace strung with dozens of faience beads in hues of chalky-white and pale-blue as well as twenty spherical beads carved from vermilion-hued carnelian. A pair of larger blue faience beads flank either side of the central, barrel-shaped pendant which exhibits a carinated midsection, squat rims on either end, and incised chevron motifs around the exterior. Strung in modern times and capped with a modern loop and lobster clasp combo, this is a beautiful and wearable example of fine ancient artistry! Size (necklace): 28" L (71.1 cm); size of largest bead (central pendant): 0.625" W x 0.625" H (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm).

Provenance: ex-private Shenas collection, New York, New York, USA

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#145668

Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Faience and carnelian beads are ancient, and stringing and clasp/loop are modern. Minor abrasions, nicks, and darkening to original color of some beads, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout.