Sumerian Multi-Strand Black and White Bead Necklace
Updated August 6, 2026
This auction ended on August 6, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0136 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Fine Fossils, Native American, Asian, Ethno |
| Date | August 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Ancient Near East, Sumer or Bactrian, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. 10 beaded strands, hand-carved from stones of gunmetal, chalk and tan hues. Each strand consists of dozens of small pierced beads

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