A HELLENISTIC AMETHYST AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE
A HELLENISTIC AMETHYST AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.

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A HELLENISTIC AMETHYST AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE
circa 2nd century b.c.
Composed of sixty three graduated biconical amethyst beads, with a large gold bead in the center of similar form, strung together with a large Roman gold hook and eye closure, each side ornamented with volutes of square wire
18 in. (45.7 cm) long

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