Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIAN GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACE

PHOENICIAN GLASS EYE BEAD NECKLACE - Ca. 600 - 100 BC.A glass eye bead necklace strung with mostly spherical beads of varying sizes and décor scheme. Eye beads were traditionally used to provide protection and ward off negative influences. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 2057, Ancient Jewelry, 9 December 2008, Lot 224.Size: 140/280mm x 23mm; Weight: 61gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.