{"product_id":"mj2545","title":"A Neo-Assyrian Brecciated Jasper Bead Pendant, 1st millennium BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely polished cylindrical bead pendant carved from brecciated jasper, displaying rich reddish-brown inclusions within a pale cream-colored matrix. The bead is drilled longitudinally for suspension and carefully polished to emphasize the natural beauty of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardstone beads of this type were highly prized in the ancient Near East, particularly during the Neo-Assyrian period, when vividly patterned stones were used in jewelry, amulets, and elite personal adornment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssyrian craftsmen valued exotic and visually striking materials obtained through long-distance trade networks extending across Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and the Iranian plateau. The present example is especially attractive for its dramatic marbled surface and well-preserved polished finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Jasper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Bead length: 5\/8 inch (1.6 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The pendant is intact and in excellent condition overall. It is re-strung as a necklace on a modern 18K yellow gold chain that can be adjusted up to 18 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Collection of Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1980’s, then to family by inheritance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Zhang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57948040921391,"sku":"MJ2545","price":2520.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/66ad62f680c5d6605f4139c33fa8def2.jpg?v=1778872991","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-au\/products\/mj2545","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}