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Ancient Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. A lovely necklace of a wearable form constructed with thirteen hand-carved lapis lazuli pendants. Each lapis pendant features flat faces with smooth surface textures as well as stunning blue hues and is wrapped with nickel-silver frames. The necklace is filled with nickel-silver seed beads, and a petite pair of lapis lazuli spheres act as spacer beads between the strands and body. A fine necklace capped with a brass loop and French hook combo. Size (necklace): 17.6" L (44.7 cm); (largest pendant): 0.55" W x 0.8" H (1.4 cm x 2 cm).

Provenance: estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away.

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#134397

Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Lapis lazuli beads are ancient, with nickel-silver frames and beads, stringing, and gold-filled components all being modern. Minor weathering film to some pendants, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.