{"product_id":"ej2554","title":"A fine Egyptian Red Jasper Scaraboid Pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eThe Egyptian term for red jasper, \u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"98\"\u003ekhenmet\u003c\/em\u003e (“delight”), reflects the stone’s association with vitality, energy, and life force, and its status as the red stone \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"232\"\u003epar excellence\u003c\/em\u003e in ancient Egyptian material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eThis cowrie-shaped bezel is carved from vivid red jasper and polished to a high gloss. The stone is secured within a high-karat gold setting formed from a narrow strip of gold wrapped around the sides and folded over the edges of the bezel base, leaving the underside visible. This method of construction is consistent with ancient goldsmithing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"750\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe bezel has been subsequently adapted for modern wear and is now mounted as a pendant on an 18K yellow gold chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecf: Bulsink, M., Bomhof, P. J., \u0026amp; Kemp, A. . (2015). Egyptian gold jewellery: With a catalogue of the collection of gold objects in the Egyptian Department of the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, cat. 127, 128 p. 172 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Red jasper, gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant width: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm). Strung on an 18K yellow gold chain adjustable up to 18 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The pendant is intact and in excellent condition. A fantastic example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/b\u003eGoddard \u0026amp; Josephine Dubois Collection, acquired Egypt 1900-1907. Exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,  NY 1920-38 , Fine Art Museum Boston, 1945-60, Museum of Man California 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dubois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55400106590511,"sku":"EJ2554","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/1f78e7bdab965f92bd8078139d063fa5.jpg?v=1773772269","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/de\/products\/ej2554","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}