2nd century BC-1st century AD. A substantial restrung necklace composed of spherical garnet beads interspersed with granulated gold collar beads; six bifacial gold pendants flanking the central pendant, each a disc with a cloisonné cross motif centre, some absent, radiating bosses to the edge, tubular suspension loop with granulated chevrons; the central large pendant formed as a bifacial facing bust with stylised features, wearing a headdress that forms the suspension loop, four pendants below with garnet, amethyst, carnelian and gold beads; modern clasp. See Tait, H. ed., 7000 Years Of Jewelry, The British Museum Press, London, 2009, for discussion.72.05 grams, 52cm (20 1/2"). 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. 10484-171150. Very fine condition.