Lot Essay
Cf. D. Collon, Ancient Near Eastern Art, The British Museum, London, 1995, p. 72, pl. 55 for similar necklaces from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, circa 2600 B.C.
MID 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Details
A Mesopotamian lapis lazuli bead necklace
Mid 3rd millennium B.C.
Composed of graduated biconical beads, restrung with modern clasp
17½in. (44cm.) long
Mid 3rd millennium B.C.
Composed of graduated biconical beads, restrung with modern clasp
17½in. (44cm.) long