Lot 591

Two Ancient Bead Necklaces, Egyptian to Roman, Central Asian

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Two Ancient Bead Necklaces, Egyptian to Roman, Central Asian

Estimate: $450 - $675

Starting Bid: $200

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

Egyptian to Roman, & Central Asia, cultures, ca. 1000 BCE to 1900 CE.

Egyptian to Roman, and Central Asian cultures, ca. 1000 B.C. to 1900 A.D. Two necklaces composed of ancient and antique beads, assembled and restrung in modern times. The strands include mottled black steatite, small faience discs, pale shell spacers, and orange carnelian beads. Each necklace is strung for modern wear; the shorter strand has a hook clasp. Size of longer strand: 25" L (63.5 cm); largest bead: 0.6" Diameter (1.5 cm)

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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Item # 194949

  • Condition: Nicks and abrasions to beads. Strung in modern times on a modern wire, the shorter strand has as modern hook clasp.

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