Ca. 100 BC - 100 AD An Ancient necklace composed of tubular-shaped agate beads with applied gold fittings to each end and short, linking chains. Arranged in a symmetrical manner with a large, central bead serving as a pendant. Wired, hook-and-eye closure (modern). Gold possibly of a later period. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:245mm / W:30mm ; 23.3g Provenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed pre 1981s.