A large necklace, from Susa in Iran, with ten rows of small limestone beads held by black schist loops: three appendages and a series of amulets or pendants are attached to it. 3800-3100 BCE, now housed at the Louvre Museum [1224×1500]
A large necklace, from Susa in Iran, with ten rows of small limestone beads held by black schist loops: three appendages and a series of amulets or pendants are attached to it. 3800-3100 BCE, now housed at the Louvre Museum [1224×1500]
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Love how delicate this is.
Even the tassels are in extraordinary condition. I’m floored
Was this beautiful item reconstructed, or was it intact when discovered?