Price on request:A necklace delicately strung with very small ancient lapis lazuli beads (approximately 24 beads to an inch). There are 12 gold coins with images of 6 ancient kings - six on each side. There are 2 kings that we recognize - one is Vasudeva I, the other is "Ohsho" holding an elephant goad, thunderbolts, a trident and a goat. The center bead is a oblong fluted gold bead. There are also two blue glass beads flanking the central gold bead. Wearable.

Period: Kushan (2nd Century AD) Note: We sent images to the British Museum and were informed that these are believed to be Kushan coins but that they had not seen coins before that were un-struck on the reverse that had tubing for stringing for ornamental purposes. Under our close examination, it looks to be ancient. .

Size: Each coin is approx. 2 cm (13/16") in diameter. Length of necklace = approx. 48 cm. (19 inches)

Condition: Very good. Has some dirt encrustations on the coins. It is our understanding that the lapis lazuli beads came with the necklace. Naturally, the piece has been restrung.

Antiquities
Ancient Jewelry