Western Asiatic Carnelian Necklace -

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West Asian carnelian necklace of hand-cut melon beads, 19 total beads including 16 rare melon beads and 2 turquoise plus 1 silver-set bead, overall length about 47 cm, weight 193 g, dating to the 17th–19th century, in superb condition, acquired from a private collection in 1970, originating from Germany, authentic/original, with no shipment outside the EU.

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Very beautiful assembly of this carnelian necklace of hand-cut carnelian / melon beads / turquoise.
Silk Road / Central Asia
Beads with small spacers re-strung.
Very beautiful old patina shine
Total beads: 19 pieces.
16 rare melon beads
2x turquoise and 1x silver-faceted bead
20 small spacers
Ca. 18th-19th century.
Weight: 193 g
Carnelian beads with very nice grain, intense color gradients.
Length of the beads: from 20 / 22 mm = turquoise 25 mm and 30 mm in diameter
Total length: 47 cm
Purchased by me in 2022
The necklace comes from an old collection, acquired in the 1970s.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and export them.
No delivery outside the EU

Very beautiful assembly of this carnelian necklace of hand-cut carnelian / melon beads / turquoise.
Silk Road / Central Asia
Beads with small spacers re-strung.
Very beautiful old patina shine
Total beads: 19 pieces.
16 rare melon beads
2x turquoise and 1x silver-faceted bead
20 small spacers
Ca. 18th-19th century.
Weight: 193 g
Carnelian beads with very nice grain, intense color gradients.
Length of the beads: from 20 / 22 mm = turquoise 25 mm and 30 mm in diameter
Total length: 47 cm
Purchased by me in 2022
The necklace comes from an old collection, acquired in the 1970s.
The seller guarantees that he has the right to sell the goods and export them.
No delivery outside the EU

Details

Culture
Western Asiatic
Century/timeframe
17./19. Jhd.
Name of object
Necklace -
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Carnelian
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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