**Originally Listed At $400**

Ancient Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. An attractive necklace comprised of hand-carved, hand-drilled, and hand-polished carnelian, banded agate, and quartz crystal beads - skillfully carved in tubular, lozenge, disc, and round shapes - and arranged in a balanced design. The carnelian beads boast vibrant vermilion hues and marvelous translucency. The agate beads compliment these with their rich oxblood red hues. The white stone and quart crystal beads complement these beautifully and several present lovely banded patterns and/or translucency. What's more, mineral deposits that have developed over the ages grace the surfaces of the beads. All come together to create a stunning composition. Strung in modern times with modern findings to be both lovely and wearable! Size: 17" L (43.2 cm); largest bead (central white stone pendant) measures 1" L x .75" W (2.5 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private Bellvue West collection, Boulder County, Colorado, USA; acquired from Leo Hakola Collection, La Barge, Wyoming, USA; Mr. Hakola acquired the painting in 1989 from South African collectors (last name Pretorious) who owned a shop in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA

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Normal surface wear and few chips to surfaces and ends of several beads, commensurate with age. Nice traces of earthen/mineral deposits grace the surfaces as well. All beads are ancient. Strung in modern times with modern findings.