Necklace with glass beads, gold elements and carnelian emblems. Hellenistic, 3rd - 1st century BC L 45cm. Predominantly made of round, blue, opaque glass beads, two pendants in the shape of pomegranates made of purple, translucent glass, grooved, tubular beads made of sheet gold and a central pendant consisting of a carnelian helmet set in gold with a female deity on it. With certificate of authenticity from Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter, Frankfurt/Main! Wearable! Modernly threaded, modern hook clasp, gem rubbed. Provenance: Acquired in the early 2000s from Antiken-Kabinett Gackstätter; ex collection Ther.

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