A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic and interrelation—recurring motifs in Andean

and interrelation—recurring motifs in Andean visual culture

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primarily globular jars

With copy of provenance letter from the owner

This archaic motif is based upon the powerful birds of prey (eagles

A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic and interrelation—recurring motifs in AndeanThis stunning necklace brings together the most rare and prized gemstones of the ancient world. It comprises flat rectangular beads, hand carved from red jasper, malachite, breccia, limestone, quartz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and glass paste, restrung and separated by antique 18K gold spacers. For a related example see Dubin, Lois Sherr, The History of Beads (New York, 1987), 333a c. Dimensions: Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm) Condition: All beads