A SUMERIAN LAPIS LAZULI BEAD NECKLACE

CIRCA 2600 B.C.

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A SUMERIAN LAPIS LAZULI BEAD NECKLACE
circa 2600 b.c.
Composed of one hundred thirty four biconical beads, graduated in size
38 in. (98.5 cm.)

Lot Essay

Similiar lapis lazuli beads were found at Ur. See for example pl. 76-78 in Zettler and Horne, eds., Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur.

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