All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000
item #1376051
(stock #N.81288)
AWEIDAH GALLERY - JERUSALEM BASED GALLERY
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SPLENDID ANCIENT BEADS NECKLACE
SUMERIAN, MESOPOTAMIA, 2000 BC
SUMERIAN, MESOPOTAMIA, 2000 BC
Length: 45 cm
The necklace is featuring gold and carnelian beads in different shapes.
Carnelian was thought to cause the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body. It was believed to make the skin healthy and youthful, removing sores and blemishes when worn. Because of its calming effects on the blood, carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger...