Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A restrung necklace composed of tubular red jasper beads and later gold-clad spherical beads; three large teardrop-shaped glass pendants, the lateral ones bicoloured; modern clasp. 48.41 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). From a UK private collection; formerly with Arts d'Orient, Archéologie Islam, Boisgirard, Paris, 7-9 June 2006, lot 162; accompanied by the relevant Boisgirard catalogue pages. Very fine condition.