A restrung Western Asiatic necklace composed of vibrant orange hardstone beads. The body of the necklace is composed of rounded and spherical beads, of a generally uniform size. A larger circular pale orange bead forms a centrepiece of the necklace with a small hoop bead underneath through which the necklace is threaded. Each bead presents a unique shape and hue, reflecting their antique and hand-crafted qualities. 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. 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) Beaded half-length 22.5cm Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.