Mesopotamia was home to many uniquely sophisticated jewellery designs which employed a variety of gemstones and metals. Agate is a semiprecious material that fills veins or cracks in volcanic or altered rock that lies above intrusive granite masses. When cut transversely, the stone exhibits a succession of parallel lines, often of extreme tenuity, giving a banded appearance to the section. The stone was used for a wide range of purposes from beads, amulets and cylinder seals. Also known as banded agate, riband agate, and striped agate, the diversity of patterns and hues is exemplified in these beads.
Western Asiatic Necklace With White Agate Beads
£ 795.00
A Western Asiatic restrung necklace featuring beads carved from white agate. All the beads are rhomboid in shape and increase in size towards the centre. A pattern also develops midway of alternating large and small sized beads. The necklace is finished with a gold-plated clasp (please be aware the clasp has not been professionally tied).
Condition: Very fine condition, some minor chips consistent with age. Half length: 26cm
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| Weight | 42.7 g |
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| Dimensions | L 53 cm |
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