Bidspirit auction | PHOENICIAN NECKLACE WITH STONE AND

PHOENICIAN NECKLACE WITH STONE AND GLASS BEADS - Ca. 600 - 400 BC.A necklace composed of three strands of annular glass beads emerging from two barrel-shaped spacers carved from stone, positioned at equal height on opposite sides, approximately two-thirds along the necklace’s total length. The strands interweave through a nearly spherical black bead in the central section, featuring white and yellow decoration. Continuing downwards, the strands interlace again through another bead of identical design. Each strand displays a sequence of annular glass beads in varied shapes and colours, creating a visually rich composition. For similar beads see: MET Museum Accession Number: 74.51.121Size: 400/800mm x 20mm; Weight: 55gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.