Phoenician Agate Scarab Necklace

An ancient Phoenician banded agate scarab drilled through laterally, restrung on an ncecklace of ancient carnelian spherical beads with modern gold elements, with a modern 22 karat gold clasp.

Ca. 9th - 7th century BC.
Length: 18 in. (45.7 cm).

Formerly in an Israeli private collection.