Agate was used by a multitude of ancient societies, largely carved into beads or decorative elements for jewellery or as personal and administrative seals. A hard rock formed mostly of chalcedony and quartz, it forms within metamorphic and volcanic rocks, presenting itself in a variety of colours and formations. When the stone is cut transversely, it exhibits a succession of parallel lines, giving a banded appearance to the section, hence the name ‘banded agate’.
Near Eastern Banded Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
£ 2,350.00
A stunning Mesopotamian restrung necklace, formed of elongated biconical banded agate beads, coloured brown and white. A large drop pendant of caramel banded agate features in the centre. Each agate bead is interspersed with ancient golden conical beads. A modern ‘S’ clasp enables the necklace to be worn.
Condition: Good condition. Small crack on the reverse of the pendant. Some denting to gold beads.
SOLD
| Weight | 25.2 g |
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| Dimensions | L 25.6 cm |
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