Lot 0126

Rare Indus Valley Woven Limestone Bead Necklace

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Rare Indus Valley Woven Limestone Bead Necklace

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Description

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Indus Valley region, ca 3000 to 2500 BCE, Extremely rare grouping of hand-carved limestone disc beads, clustered into pods of about 40 beads strung together in a group of 11 such pods. One cannot imagine the amount of time each bead would take to carve let alone the time to string these. Size: 19.5" L (49.5 cm), plus additional 1.75" for lowest pendant.

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#186228

Condition

Restrung but intact and excellent, but not currently wearable. Surface deposits clearly visible but not detracting.

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Rare Indus Valley Woven Limestone Bead Necklace

Name: Rare Indus Valley Woven Limestone Bead Necklace
SKU: 177772811
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,400

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