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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fabulous and stylish necklace comprised of dozens and dozens of hand-cut, hand-polished, and hand-drilled carnelian beads of various shapes - lozenge, barrel, tubular, and faceted round - and brilliant hues ranging from tangerine to tomato red to ruby red. Strung in modern times with a modern clasp - a gorgeous and wearable example! Size (necklace): 19.25" L (48.9 cm); (center stone): 0.6" L x 0.375" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm)

Provenance: private Dunn collection, Coral Springs, Florida, USA, acquired in the 1990s

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#151761

Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Carnelian beads are ancient, and stringing, loop, and clasp are modern. Repair to one discoid bead, with small chips and light adhesive residue along break lines. Minor abrasions and nicks to some beads, with very light encrustations. Smooth patina on surfaces.