EGYPTIAN GOLD NECKLACE WITH GARNET PENDANTS, PEARLS AND GREEN STONES

Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BC. > A gold necklace formed from a fine linked chain set at intervals with drop-shaped garnet cabochons in mounts bordered by ropework, alternating with pearls and green stone beads. An oval garnet cabochon encircled by twisted wire is set beside the clasp. > For similar see: J. A. Harrel, UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology, fig. 28. > Size: 280mm x 30mm; Weight: 30g > Provenance: From a private London collection; earlier held in an old family collection formed over the period 1960s–2000. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. > >

Estimate:£3,000

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