1st-2nd century A.D. A restrung necklaceposed of biconical amethyst beads of graduated size interspersed with smaller biconvex gold beads decorated with granulated rings; three lunular pendants at the centre and to each side, each with a carinated body, tear-shaped cell above set with a polished garnet cabochon, circular cells to the terminals, one set with pearl, the other with garnet; modern clasp. 51.1 grams, 50.5 cm long (19 7/8 in."). Collection of former Italian Ambassador Carlo Perrone-Capano. The majority of this collection was acquired during his period in office in Damascus during the 1960s. His later life was spent near Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Apanied by scholarly note TL05428 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11192-188129.Condition Report: Very fine condition.