5th-3rd century BC. A restrung necklace of gold melon beads, median pendant of a warrior guard with buckler to the left hand, right hand raised, filigree fillet with granule detailing; modern clasp. See Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911. 9.77 grams, 45cm (17 3/4"). Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965. Fine condition.