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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