Lot 649

Near Eastern Carnelian Bead Necklace, Conical Pendant

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Near Eastern Carnelian Bead Necklace, Conical Pendant

Estimate: $250 - $375

Starting Bid: $100

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Near East / Central Asia, ca. 1000 BCE. A strand of ancient pottery beads and rich red-orange carnelian beads, featuring a prominent conical pendant at its center. Comprising 12 carnelian beads and approximately 60 white beads, this necklace balances bold, warm tones with subtle neutral elements to form a striking example of early West Asian ornamentation. Strung in modern times on a monofilament wire with a modern toggle clasp. Size of strand: 17.5" L (44.4 cm); largest bead: 0.8" L x 0.75" W (2 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection; ex-Julian Hovsepian estate, New York, USA, acquired prior to 1980

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Item # 195255

  • Condition: Chips and abrasions to the carnelians. Strung in modern times on a monofilament wire with a modern toggle clasp. Wearable, but is not professionally strung.

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