Carnelian, and Banded Agate Bead Necklace. Middle East, II-I Millennium BC. Necklace consisting of black and gray banded agate barrel beads, carnelian tablet beads (both II-I Millennium) and strung with silver filigree beads (Islamic XIII-XVI Century AD). 19" long, restrung with modern clasp. Impressive. ex PNC collection.