1st millennium BC. A restrung necklace composed of tubular banded agate beads and later biconical gold beads; the central feature composed of two rows of beads with three sets of conjoined large banded agate beads, the central ones showing fine quartz crystal formation within the stone, the agate beads gold-capped, each cap with applied wire and granule decoration to the rim; modern clasp. 68.32 grams, 45cm (17 3/4"). Property of a respected gentleman, from his private collection formed 1965-2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10495-171139. Very fine condition.