54. Contents (cont.)
(k) Cont.
Collar
Main part consisted of five rows of squares of faience and carnelian on a gold backing. On top
of each square a projection of gold .2 in width soldered on to hide thread rings. Each square
fluted with four corrugations. Two thread rings soldered on at top & bottom.
1st row. Green faience .8 x .7
2nd row. Blue " 1. x .8
3rd row. Carnelian 1. x .9
4th row Green faience 1. x 1.
5th row Blue " 1.1 x 1.1
These all exclude gold, measurement.
This row had gold projections top & bottom.
Below main part a row of drops <> of cloisonné work.
Actual drops green faience above, blue faience middle, & car round below. Angled pieces
carnelian or agate.
These vary in width a good deal, a few taking one drop only.
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