Seven Ancient Gold Fluted Beads. Late Cypriot, 1550 - 1050 Bc.

Seven ancient gold fluted beads.

Late Cypriot, 1550 - 1050 BC.

Each bead measures 1.6 x 0.9cm.

Each bead weighs approximately 2.7 - 3 grams.

Each of the beads is decorated with fluted sides. Made from high carat gold, the structural internal core is made from silver.

Provenance: Private English Collection, assembled between the late 1970s and early 1990s.

For similar examples see the collection of the British Museum, London, Registration Numbers: 1897,0401.252, 1897,0401.254, 1897,0401.808, 1897,0401.809 and 1897,0401.255.

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1897-0401-252

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1897-0401-254

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1897-0401-808

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1897-0401-809

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/G_1897-0401-255