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.