A GREEK AMETHYST BEAD NECKLACE
A GREEK AMETHYST BEAD NECKLACE

HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

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A GREEK AMETHYST BEAD NECKLACE
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
Composed of sixty-three biconical amethyst beads, graduated in size, interspersed with modern gold beads; strung with a modern S-hook closure
23 in. (58.4 cm.) long
Provenance
French Private Collection, 1960-1975.

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