Sumerian lapis lazuli and gold bead necklace, dated circa late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE Composed of twenty-seven ribbed melon-shaped lapis lazuli beads, interspersed with smaller gold melon beads; restrung with a modern hook and loop closure The necklace measures 50.8 cm long and was sold at auction by Christies in December 2014

Sumerian lapis lazuli & gold bead necklace, dated circa late 3rdC to early 2ndC BCE

The necklace measures 50.8 cm long & was sold at auction by Christies in December 2014

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