2nd millennium BC. A restrung necklace composed of carnelian, lapis lazuli and gold beads including tubular, biconical, square tube, carinated and hourglass types together with four sheet-gold conical beads with enamel fill to base mirroring the central pendant, also a hollow sheet-gold cone; hook-and-eye clasp. 41.26 grams, 50cm (19 3/4"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s to early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10961-179776.

Fine condition, some wear.