Lot 55A

GOLD AND LAPIS BEADED NECKLACE
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C





Ancient, African & Oceanic Art and Natural History
Auction: 08 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
Description
carved polished lapis lazuli and gold, composed of graduated gold and lapis lazuli beads, the lapis including cylindrical, oval, irregular and multi-faceted forms. The necklace centred by three larger lapis lazuli beads, separated by small gold spacer beads, with the remainder of the strand formed of alternating spherical gold beads and lapis lazuli beads of varying shape. The lapis displays natural pyrite inclusions; with a hook clasp
Dimensions
45cm long
Provenance
Private collection, London, formed over the past forty years




