A restrung Western Asiatic necklace composed of small, flat, rounded turquoise beads, each of uniform size and shape. The semi-precious stone presents with a range of shades, creating an attractive multi-chrome effect. Please note this necklace is unclasped and threaded on string. Varying colour beads, some abrasions consistent with age. Jewellery is thought to be one of the oldest forms of art within history, with the presence of rings, bangles and necklaces’ being present in almost all ancient societies. Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Western Asia in antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity are demonstrated through their sophisticated jewellery making. Precious and semi-precious stones, such as agate, lapis lazuli, and carnelian, were also widely used as well as glass, coral, stones and metal. Measurements: (circa) half length 20.5 cm Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.