3rd century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace comprising biconvex lapis lazuli and gold beads with barrel-shaped agate terminal beads and metallic collared tubular spacers. 41.6 grams, 62cm (24 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in the private collection of an English lady previously living in Oxford; acquired on the UK art market from the mid 1980s.