A restrung Western Asiatic restrung necklace composed of stone and shell beads of different hues of white and cream. The body of the necklace is comprised of small rounded beads, interspersed with slightly larger, ovoid beads. At the centre of the necklace, a stack of six beads acts as a pendant, including a ribbed tubular bead, a textured ovoid bead, a rounded bead, a disc-shaped bead, an irregular bead and finished with a conical bead. The stack of beads increases in size towards the conical bead. Some of the beads feature natural striations and some surface roughness. Each bead presents a unique shape and a different shade of colour and texture. Please note this necklace is unclasped and threaded on string. 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. The Western Asiatic during Mesopotamia is home to many interesting and unique jewellery patterns, with hardstone being the common material of choice for ancient citizens to decorate themselves with. The sophisticated nature of the society can be seen through their jewellery making skills with elaborate patterns and carvings being common find. Measurements: (circa) Beaded half-length 20.1cm, Half length 30.5cm Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.