{"title":"Latest Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e A piece of ancient jewelry is not just a beautiful object, but a rare connection to the past. Each handcrafted piece, from a gold ring to a scarab pendant, carries the artistry and history of ancient civilizations.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTake a look at the latest additions to our ancient jewelry section, each piece a unique blend of beauty, history, and timeless craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ej2547","title":"A rare Egyptian Yellow Jasper Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1550-1295 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasper was highly prized by the Egyptians, with yellow jasper particularly rare and valued for its luminous, solar tone. This finely carved bead is characteristic of New Kingdom hardstone jewelry production, a period when advances in drilling and polishing enabled the creation of more elongated and carefully balanced forms. Shaped as a gently faceted barrel and perforated longitudinally using an abrasive bow-drilling technique, the bead displays the controlled geometry and refined surface finish associated with 18th Dynasty workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone displays a warm, earthy palette ranging from golden ochre to deeper honey and rust tones, with natural veining and mottled inclusions that create subtle surface variation. Its polish is smooth and softly lustrous, highlighting the density of the material and the careful finishing of the form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained and elegant example of New Kingdom personal ornament, the piece illustrates the Egyptians' appreciation for richly colored natural stones and the technical sophistication achieved in 18th Dynasty beadwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Yellow jasper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant length: 5\/8 inch (1.8 cm) Strung as a pendant on an 18-inch 18K gold chain \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The pendant is intact and in excellent condition overall. It has been strung for wearing on a modern 18\" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private New York City collection, acquired in the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Zhang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54280105066799,"sku":"EJ2547","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/81b1768200858523c720f86513fc9bda.jpg?v=1771784123"},{"product_id":"mj2505","title":"A Persian Banded Agate Cabochon set as a ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca.  550 - 330 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely ring centers on an ancient banded agate cabochon dating to the Achaemenid period. The stone is cut as a high dome and polished to a smooth finish, its natural concentric layers in dark gray and white forming a pronounced eye motif. Across the Persian world, such stones were prized not only for their visual appeal but also for their protective associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient sources and later traditions describe agate as a powerful talisman. Warriors were said to wear it into battle for protection, believing it could turn an enemy’s weapon back upon its wielder. Agate was also linked to ritual practice, with magicians reportedly burning the stone to disperse storms and ward off evil. Other attributed properties included calming the mind, relieving insomnia, promoting stability and composure, and guarding against venomous bites. These beliefs reflect the broader symbolic framework in which natural materials were understood to possess inherent powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabochon is set in a later antique 10K gold mount. The high bezel is decorated with a continuous register of small, repeating triangles that create a structured geometric frame around the stone. Although the setting is not ancient, the practice of mounting earlier hardstones in later jewelry has a long history, preserving and recontextualizing valued materials for continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present ring thus brings together an Achaemenid hardstone and an antique gold setting, allowing the ancient cabochon to remain the focal point while situating it within a wearable and visually cohesive form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate, gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS ring size 7½ (UK=O 1\/2, DE=19, CH=15, FR=55.7, EU=55.7, JP=15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe ring is intact and in very good condition overall.   The stone is well preserved, retaining a smooth polish with minor surface wear consistent with age. The banding remains clear, and there are no visible cracks or losses.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private New York collection, acquired in the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freemans Hindman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342983581999,"sku":"MJ2505","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/MJ2505.jpg?v=1762971254"},{"product_id":"mj2546","title":"A Near Eastern Red Jasper Bead Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca.  1st - 2nd century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe thick barrel bead is hand-carved from warm red jasper with darker mineral veining, which adds visual movement across the surface. The proportions are gently elongated, with slightly tapering ends, a profile typical of Imperial-period stone beads intended for suspension as a central element within a necklace rather than as a spacer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed jasper has been a highly prized and revered mineral in almost all ancient cultures, from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to Greece, Rome, Gaul, and the ancient Americas. The Romans dedicated jasper to Bona Dea, the goddess of fertility and chastity, attributing protective qualities to the stone for health and family. It was often used in jewelry, seals, cameos, and intaglios to invoke protection, healing, and strength. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Red Jasper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Bead length: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm). Strung as a pendant on an 18K yellow gold chain, adjustable up to 18 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The pendant is intact and in excellent condition. It has been strung on a modern 18K yellow gold chain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private New York collection, assembled in the 1970s, and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frank Zhang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54384496345391,"sku":"MJ2546","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/137200c68857fd9dbfabfc1eee6169e8.jpg?v=1772217702"},{"product_id":"ej2544","title":"Egyptian Lapis Wedjat Eye pendant, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithout doubt, the best-known of all protective amulets is the wedjat, literally 'the sound one', referring to the eye of the falcon-headed Horus after it had been plucked out during one of his interminable battles with Seth and then healed by Thoth. This Horus was the celestial falcon and great creator god whose right eye was the sun and left eye the moon. It is generally supposed that the wedjat was the moon eye, which was 'injured' as it waned and 'restored' as it waxed each month, but the term might just as well apply to the sun eye, the 'sound ' one as opposed to the 'injured' one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Osiris rose to pre-eminence as the god of the dead, the wedjat became identified with the eye of his son Horus. According to the Osiris myth, Horus offered the healed eye to his dead father, and so powerful a charm was it that it restored him to life. The wedjat is probably found on mummies in greater numbers than on any other amulet, but it was also worn in life. This finely rendered example is carved from deep blue lapis lazuli, connecting the amulet's protective powers with energy, dynamism, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography: Andrews, Carol, 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Austin: University of Texas. p. 43-4. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapis Lazuli \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Width: 1\/4 inch (63 mm), strung as a pedant on an adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The amulet is intact and in good condition. It has been strung as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain suitable for wearing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/b\u003ePrivate Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theodore Pratt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54530572812591,"sku":"EJ2544","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/62e8f9c8cd3aa33b789c9f7044d3755a.jpg?v=1772493142"},{"product_id":"ej2230","title":"An Egyptian Blue Composition Bead Necklace, Late Period, ca 664 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is composed of graduated faience beads centered by a series of mould-made ribbed pendants in the form of small amphorae. Suspended along the lower arc of the strand, the pendants display a range of glaze tones from pale turquoise and sky blue to deeper cobalt and greenish hues, reflecting the characteristic color variation produced during the firing of Egyptian faience. The ribbed pendants are interspersed with smaller disc and spherical spacer beads, creating a rhythmic arrangement that emphasizes the pendant cluster across the front of the necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmphora-shaped pendants appear in Egyptian beadwork from the Late Period onward and likely referenced vessels associated with offerings of oil, perfume, or wine. Such miniature vessel forms were common in personal adornment and amuletic jewelry, where their symbolic association with abundance and ritual provision may have carried protective or auspicious meaning. The vivid blue coloration derives from the copper compounds used in the glaze, producing the distinctive turquoise tone that made faience one of the most recognizable materials in Egyptian ornament. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Egyptian Blue \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Necklace length: 17 inches (43 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Minor surface wear, glaze loss, and encrustation consistent with age. Modern restringing. Overall well preserved with strong color variation across the pendants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e The Hauge Collection of Ancient \u0026amp; Iranian Art, assembled between 1962 and 1966. Victor and Osborne Hauge, foreign service officers, together with their wives Takako and Gratia, formed a wide-ranging collection of Asian and Near Eastern works while stationed abroad after the Second World War. The collection was assembled in consultation with scholars and dealers and was described by former Freer Gallery director Harold Stern as “without doubt one of the finest private collections in the world.” Portions of the collection were exhibited and published in connection with Folk Traditions in Japanese Art (1978) and later donated to the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. The remaining works, including this necklace, passed by descent in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hauge Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54647253500207,"sku":"EJ2230","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/fdeb42f9d06a354acde6f3ddb393e4e6.jpg?v=1772715491"},{"product_id":"ej2550","title":"A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca.  2141 - 2122 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved by the ancient Egyptians, these bright orange carnelian ball beads create a lovely pair of drop earrings with 14-karat white gold posts, featuring an open circle design set with eighteen 0.005-ct. round white diamonds (I1 clarity\/G, H color; 0.18CTTW\/pair).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnelian was one of the six most prized semi-precious stones by the ancient Egyptians. It is endowed with the magical properties of power, courage, healing, and protection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnelian, white gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Bead length: 1\/4 inch (3.17 cm). Earring drop length: 5\/8 inch (1.58 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The beads are intact and in excellent condition. They have been mounted to modern posts as earrings for wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/b\u003eSir Christopher Cockerell (1910 - 1999) collection, whose father was Sir Sydney Cockerell, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum from 1908 - 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sands of Time Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55002800161071,"sku":"EJ2550","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/5778723fb6c49dc57ffbed52802639db.jpg?v=1773177115"},{"product_id":"ea2344","title":"An Egyptian Faience Bes Plaque, Late Period, ca.  664 - 332 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely carved rectangular faience plaque depicting the frontal face of Bes, the apotropaic dwarf god associated with protection, childbirth, and household well-being. The deity is shown with his characteristic grotesque features, leonine mane, and radiating feathered crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmulets and plaques bearing the image of Bes were widely worn in ancient Egypt as protective devices, believed to ward off malevolent forces and safeguard the wearer, particularly in matters relating to childbirth, health, and domestic well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is incised with a \u003cem\u003enefer\u003c\/em\u003e hieroglyph flanked by two uraei (cobras), a symbolic grouping invoking goodness, beauty, and divine protection. Such inscriptions reinforced the apotropaic function of the object, combining the protective power of the cobra with the auspicious meaning of the nefer sign.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plaque has been fitted in modern times with a 14K yellow gold bail and suspended from a 20-inch 14K yellow gold chain, allowing the ancient amulet to be worn as a pendant while preserving the original artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Faience, gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant height: 7\/8 inch (2.1 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Overall intact and in very good condition. The pendant has been mounted on a 14K yellow gold bail and strung on a 20\" 14K yellow gold chain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Theodore Pratt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55056068870447,"sku":"EA2344","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/a3e8d2afb9a1221a24bb9a39b280625e.jpg?v=1773498336"},{"product_id":"mj2551","title":"A rare South Arabian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Inscription, Sabaean Culture, South Arabia (modern Yemen), ca. 2nd–3rd century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely cut circular stamp seal carved from a warm orange banded agate, selected for its striking natural “eye” motif. The warm amber center, framed by a soft pale halo and darker outer band, not only gives the piece added presence, but no doubt enhanced its role as a personal object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn antiquity, stones with this kind of eye-like pattern were often valued for more than their appearance. Across the ancient Near East, the “eye” was considered a protective motif, believed to deflect harm or ward off ill intent. Set within a personal object like a seal, this natural feature would have added an additional layer of meaning, reinforcing its role not only as a marker of identity but also as something carried or worn for a degree of protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat face is engraved with a neatly arranged two-line inscription in Ancient South Arabian script, each line containing three characters, reading s³ n m above and c m h below, separated by simple incised lines. The engraving is clear and well balanced, with the clean, geometric forms typical of personal seals from the Sabaean world of ancient Yemen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Agate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Diameter: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm). Strung as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain, adjustable up to 18 inches \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The seal is intact, and shows wear to both terminals from ancient use. The inscription remains clear and easy to read.\u003c\/span\u003e It has been mounted as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collection of Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1980s, and to the family by inheritance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo, New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55950495875375,"sku":"MJ2551","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/MJ2551_4.jpg?v=1774822949"},{"product_id":"ej2602","title":"An Egyptian Carnelian Poppy Bead Pendant, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large group of New Kingdom bead types are based on flowers or their buds. These elements are found in single strands of beads as well as broad collars, although flowers as components of broad collars seem to be most common after Hatshepsut's time. Two of the most popular floral beads depict the buds of poppies and of cornflowers, such as this pretty pendant example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from carnelian, a stone believed to hold magical powers, these flowers were staples of the Egyptian garden and were used to fashion fresh bouquets for shrines and floral broad collars. The Egyptians believed carnelian was endowed with magical powers; it caused the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body, made the skin healthy and youthful, and was capable of warding off evil. Since wearing carnelian also makes one feel peaceful and slow to anger, it was theorized the color orange is the harmonious balance of passionate, creative red and bright, cheerful yellow, making it particularly soothing to wear.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnelian \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 Intact and in excellent condition overall. Modern strung on an adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e J.B. private collection, UK, acquired between 1970 – 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julian Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57251414311215,"sku":"EJ2602","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/b31d41b215914ba2baff694ef13a0f48_a7991c28-466d-4157-b535-458b5143cf13.jpg?v=1777143617"},{"product_id":"ea2603","title":"An Egyptian blue faience wedjet eye pendant, 21st Dynasty , ca. 1069 - 945 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinely molded in vivid blue faience, with black highlights, this wedjat eye amulet represents one of the most enduring symbols of protection in the ancient Egyptian world. Associated with healing, wholeness, and safeguarding, the wedjat was worn close to the body as a personal talisman, believed to ward off harm and preserve what was most valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface retains a rich, luminous glaze, characteristic of well-preserved faience, a material prized in antiquity for its color and vitality. The form remains crisp and legible, with the distinctive eye and cosmetic markings clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted as a pendant, the piece translates seamlessly into a contemporary setting while retaining its original intention. Both visually striking and symbolically resonant, it offers a rare combination of antiquity, meaning, and wearability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Faience \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant width: 0.75 inch (1.9 cm). Strung on a modern 18K gold chain, adjustable up to 18 in \/ 45.7 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The amulet is intact and in very good condition overall. It has been strung as a pendant on an 18K yellow gold chain adjustable up to 18 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Nora Scott (July 14, 1905 – April 4, 1994), Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, (retired 1972, and acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art by deaccession. Gifted to L. Virginia Burton (1918–2009) Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (retired 1977), and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Brindle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57252064887087,"sku":"EA2603","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/7a90b04238eefeaa6d2c50ea21e9a5c1.jpg?v=1777144639"},{"product_id":"mj2601","title":"A Neo-Assyrian Gold and Glass pendant, ca. 9th to 7th century BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking Neo-Assyrian pendant centered by a vivid cobalt blue glass inlay, surrounded by raised gold bosses radiating across the circular surface. Constructed in sheet gold over a bronze core, the pendant reflects the refined metalworking traditions of the ancient Near East, where gold and colored glass were prized for both their beauty and symbolic associations with protection, status, and divine favor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich contrast between the luminous gold and deep blue glass evokes the luxurious materials favored in Assyrian court art and jewelry during the first millennium BCE. Compact yet visually powerful, the pendant has a distinctly modern aesthetic despite its antiquity, making it exceptionally wearable today. The hammered gold surface catches the light beautifully, while the central blue insert recalls the importance of lapis lazuli and other vivid blue materials in Mesopotamian adornment. The pendant remains intact and in very good condition with only minor age-related wear. It is now elegantly mounted as a necklace on a modern adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold, glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant Height: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm.) Strung as a necklace with a modern adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The pendant is intact in very good condition with minor surface wear and small age-related abrasions consistent with antiquity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry Anavian collection acquired in the 1980s, thence by descent to family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo, New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57787642085679,"sku":"MJ2601","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/f6303cd95b10fdec52195c278784e252.jpg?v=1778029380"},{"product_id":"mb2502","title":"A rare Sumerian Copper Pin with Lapis Snake Finial, ca. 3rd millennium BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long copper pin with a blue-green patina over a red-brown oxide ground. The finial is carved from deep blue lapis lazuli and takes the form of a compact, stylized coiled snake with an enlarged head marked by simple incised lines. Pins of this type served as luxury dress or hair fasteners, with the carved finial functioning as a visible ornament that signaled personal status. The combination of a metal shaft and a hard-stone finial is well documented in Early Dynastic Mesopotamia, where lapis was a prized luxury material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong parallel is a Sumerian silver pin from the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Accession 33.35.44), dated to the Early Dynastic IIIa period, which features a carved lapis lazuli finial atop a long metal shaft. Although the Met example bears a rounded lapis knob rather than a zoomorphic head, the format, scale, and pairing of materials closely align with the present piece and confirm its role as a high-status personal adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional comparanda include Early Dynastic and Akkadian bronze pins fitted with stone finials from Ur, Fara, and Kish, many of which employ lapis, shell, or carnelian as decorative tops. Hard-stone animal and symbolic finials are also attested in Bronze Age Mesopotamia, and the stylized serpent motif corresponds with imagery frequently encountered on contemporaneous cylinder seals and small luxury objects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Copper, lapis lazuli \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 8 inches (20.3 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The lapis finial is complete and professionally rejoined from four original fragments, with join lines visible. The copper shaft shows an encrusted blue-green patina and localized pitting consistent with burial and age. The pin is structurally stable overall and mounted on a custom metal base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e David Anavian Collection, Los Angeles, California. Imported into the United States between 1979 and 1980 when the Anavian family emigrated from Iran. 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The composition balances structure and ornament, with the granulation serving as both decorative and tactile emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelry of the Hellenistic period is notable for its technical sophistication and heightened sense of luxury, with goldsmiths employing intricate techniques such as granulation to create richly textured surfaces and visually dynamic forms. The pendant is formed from sheet gold with applied granules, consistent with ancient fabrication methods. The simple suspension loop suggests it was originally worn as a personal ornament, likely with both decorative and apotropaic associations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant height: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm.) Strung as a necklace with a modern adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/b\u003eThe pendant is intact and in excellent condition overall, showing only minor surface wear consistent with age.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private New Jersey collection, formed in the 1970s - 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hindman Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57788539437359,"sku":"GJ2520","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/1078c00ac2a169209fe507a16bdd2a2d.jpg?v=1778030704"},{"product_id":"rj2606","title":"A rare Roman Emerald Bead pendant, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare Roman emerald bead pendant formed from a natural hexagonal emerald crystal, lightly polished and drilled in antiquity for suspension. The semi-opaque stone displays characteristic inclusions and tonal variations ranging from pale to deep green, preserving much of its original crystalline structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Roman authors consistently referred to emeralds as coming from ancient mines in Egypt, near Sikait, about halfway between Luxor on the Nile River and the Roman-era port city of Berenike on the Red Sea. These mines supplied the Roman world with gemstones, prized for their \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erarity and vivid color, and subsequently traded throughout the Mediterranean, Near East, and India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the faceted emeralds familiar today, ancient examples were often worn in their natural crystal form with only minimal shaping or polishing. This lovely, semi-opaque example is especially appealing for preserving its original six-sided structure and for the clear evidence of ancient drilling and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Emerald, gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Bead length: 10 mm (0.4 inch) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a rough cut semi-opaque emerald with inclusions and color variations - it is not like the emeralds we know today, but still very cool! Overall, it is in very good condition, and has been restrung on an adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart Giles (1951-1993) private collection acquired in London between 1978 and 1982, then by family descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keith Elliot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57948004679983,"sku":"RJ2606","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/3037637f2802c35e01d605d1b7f75711.jpg?v=1778871060"},{"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. 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Around the perimeter runs a border of inset circular elements that frame the central motif and emphasize the object’s symmetry and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge ear ornaments such as this were worn by elite members of Chimu society and signaled rank, status, and wealth. The use of imported turquoise and highly valued red spondylus shell reflects the extensive trade networks maintained by the Chimu along the Pacific coast and into the Andean highlands. Spondylus shell in particular was associated with fertility, water, and ritual power in ancient Andean belief systems, while iridescent shell and polished stone created shimmering visual effects intended to enhance the prestige of the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chimu civilization flourished on the north coast of Peru prior to the Inca conquest in the late 15th century. Renowned for their mastery of metalwork, textiles, and wood carving, Chimu artisans developed a distinctive aesthetic defined by refined geometric abstraction and intricate surface ornamentation. This ear spool exemplifies the technical sophistication and symbolic richness of elite Chimu personal adornment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Wood, shell \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Diameter: 1 5\/8 inches (4.12 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent ancient surface patina throughout. Minor losses and expected age wear to several inlays. Small chip to the upper edge of the outer rim, otherwise intact and well preserved overall. Presented on a custom museum-quality display mount fabricated to conservation standards. A very nice example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Nancey and John Hyde Devoe collection, New York City and New Jersey, acquired during the 1950s–1970s, thence by descent, thereafter Long Island, NY collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57952962478383,"sku":"PJ2511","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/de07612cf6fbcf9afdb54f72f036be36.jpg?v=1779029674"},{"product_id":"ea2606","title":"An Egyptian Carnelian Wedjat eye Pendant, New Kingdom, 18th - 19th Dynasty, ca. 1550 - 1290 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithout doubt, the best-known of all protective amulets is the wedjat, literally 'the sound one', referring to the eye of the falcon-headed Horus after it had been plucked out during one of his interminable battles with Seth and then healed by Thoth. This Horus was the celestial falcon and great creator god whose right eye was the sun and left eye the moon. It is generally supposed that the wedjat was the moon eye, which was 'injured' as it waned and 'restored' as it waxed each month, but the term might just as well apply to the sun eye, the 'sound ' one as opposed to the 'injured' one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Osiris rose to pre-eminence as the god of the dead, the wedjat became identified with the eye of his son Horus. According to the Osiris myth, Horus offered the healed eye to his dead father, and so powerful a charm was it that it restored him to life. The wedjat is probably found on mummies in greater numbers than on any other amulet, but it was also worn in life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis striking example is carved from translucent orange-red carnelian, a gemstone the Egyptians prized for its power to energize the body and ward off harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBibliography: Andrews, Carol, 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Austin: University of Texas. p. 43-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnelian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant width: 1\/2 inch (1.3 cm). Strung on a modern 18K yellow gold chain adjustable up to 18 in \/ 45.7 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The eye is intact and in excellent condition. It has been modern strung as a pendant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Nora Scott (July 14, 1905 – April 4, 1994), Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, (retired 1972, and acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art by deaccession. Gifted to L. Virginia Burton (1918–2009) Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (retired 1977), and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Brindle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57967267479855,"sku":"EA2606","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/495e372df11da7d576c4dad0738b0188.jpg?v=1779376941"},{"product_id":"ma2601","title":"A Neo-Assyrian Agate Duck Seal, Neo-Assyrian Empire, ca. 9th-7th century BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasterfully carved from finely banded agate, this charming stamp seal depicts a recumbent duck, its long neck gracefully folded across its back and its head tucked into its plumage, in a natural sleeping pose. The sculptor skillfully exploited the contrasting bands of the agate to enhance the bird's elegant form, while carefully incised details define the eye, elongated bill, and layered feathers. Animal-shaped stamp seals of this quality were prized throughout the Neo-Assyrian period, combining artistic refinement with practical administrative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flat oval base is engraved with the image of a winged \u003cem\u003eapkallu\u003c\/em\u003e, the protective genius that appears throughout Neo-Assyrian royal art. The figure strides forward with outstretched wings, carrying a long staff and wearing a crosshatched kilt. \u003cem\u003eApkallu\u003c\/em\u003e were supernatural guardian beings associated with wisdom, purification, and divine protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently depicted in the reliefs of the Northwest Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud and other Assyrian royal palaces, they were believed to safeguard both the king and the cosmic order. The seal has been pierced longitudinally for suspension and would have served as both a personal ornament and an administrative device for impressing ownership or authority into clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal has been elegantly mounted as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain, allowing it to be worn while fully preserving its ancient character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Agate, mounted on a modern 18K yellow gold chain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Length: 5\/8 inch (1.5 cm).  Chain adjustable to 18 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The seal is intact and in excellent condition overall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:  \u003c\/b\u003eHenry Anavian collection acquired in the 1980s, thence by descent to family.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo, New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58006423929135,"sku":"MA2601","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/MA2601_4.jpg?v=1780069470"},{"product_id":"ea2622","title":"An Egyptian Carnelian Heart Amulet, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1295 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the most important protective amulets of ancient Egypt, heart amulets were closely associated with life, memory, and the eternal survival of the individual. The Egyptians regarded the heart, rather than the brain, as the seat of intelligence, emotion, character, and conscience. It was believed to preserve the essence of a person's identity and would ultimately bear witness to their deeds in the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finely carved amulet is fashioned from vibrant carnelian, a material prized throughout Egyptian history for its rich red-orange color and its symbolic association with vitality, solar power, and regeneration. The amulet is modeled in the form of a heart, with a carefully defined pointed lower section and a lobed upper portion reflecting the stylized shape employed by Egyptian craftsmen for more than a millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeart amulets became especially popular during the New Kingdom and were frequently placed among the wrappings of mummies or suspended around the neck as personal protective ornaments. Their purpose was both practical and spiritual: to preserve the heart for eternity and to ensure that it would not testify against its owner during the Judgment of the Dead before Osiris. Chapter 30B of the Book of the Dead contains a famous spell specifically intended to prevent the heart from speaking unfavorably during this final judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of carnelian further enhanced the amulet's protective qualities. Egyptian texts associated the stone with the life-giving energy of the sun and with the regenerative powers necessary for rebirth in the next world. As a result, heart amulets carved from carnelian were regarded as particularly potent symbols of eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecf: Andrews, Carol \"Amulets of Ancient Egypt,\" 1994. p. 72-73 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnelian \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 7\/8 inch (2.1 cm) Set as a pendant with adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K white gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The amulet is finely preserved, retaining its well-defined contours and attractive reddish-orange coloration. Minor surface wear and light abrasions consistent with age and ancient use are present. No visible cracks, repairs, or restorations. Drilled longitudinally for suspension and currently mounted as a pendant. The surface exhibits a smooth, well-polished finish with only minimal signs of handling. Overall, an exceptionally well-preserved example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Nora Scott (1905 – 1994), Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, (retired 1972), and acquired from the Metropolitan Museum of Art by deaccession. Gifted to L. Virginia Burton (1918–2009) Associate Curator of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (retired 1977), and then by descent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lisa Brindle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58059404738863,"sku":"EA2622","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/f99403fd1f03408096350765815851f0.jpg?v=1781039379"},{"product_id":"rj2609","title":"Roman Gold \u0026 Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely crafted Roman gold finger ring of elegant proportions, featuring a rounded, tapering shank that expands to a broad oval bezel set with a striking banded agate intaglio. Expertly engraved upon the gemstone is the standing figure of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune, prosperity, and fate. She is depicted wearing a long, flowing, draped garment and holding a cornucopia, the traditional symbol of abundance and divine favor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortuna was among the most widely venerated deities of the Roman world. Her image appeared on coins, sculptures, and personal adornments, reflecting a desire for prosperity, success, and protection against life's uncertainties. Intaglio rings such as this served not only as items of personal jewelry but also as signet rings, their engraved devices capable of impressing wax seals on documents and correspondence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe choice of Fortuna as the engraved subject likely reflects the owner's desire for good luck, prosperity, and success in everyday life. The use of banded agate was particularly prized in Roman glyptic art. Its hardness and subtle layers allowed skilled engravers to create detailed miniature images that combined artistic refinement with practical function. The warm gold setting complements the dark stone and emphasizes the quality of both materials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Banded agate, gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e US ring size 8½ (UK=Q 1\/2, DE=20, CH=17, FR=58.3, EU=58.3, JP=17) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Intact and well preserved. The intaglio remains sharply engraved and clearly depicts Fortuna holding a cornucopia. Minor surface wear consistent with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private New York city collection, acquired prior to 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arte Primitivo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58060164661551,"sku":"RJ2609","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/6978c58f8de3c7192fbacfe5313339f6.jpg?v=1781069574"},{"product_id":"ej1402a","title":"An Exceptional Egyptian lapis scarboid pendant, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11- 12, ca. 2040 - 1786 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew surviving pieces of Egyptian jewelry combine rarity, beauty, and provenance as compellingly as this exceptional lapis lazuli scaraboid. Carved from a rare, richly colored stone of deep cobalt blue, the scaraboid would originally have served as the centerpiece of an elegant Middle Kingdom swivel ring, one of the most sophisticated forms of personal adornment produced by Egyptian goldsmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cowrie-shaped lapis is preserved within its original high-karat gold setting, an extraordinary survival in its own right. Fashioned from a narrow strip of gold wrapped around the perimeter of the stone and carefully folded over the edges of the bezel base, the mount secures the scaraboid while leaving the underside exposed. This method of construction is entirely consistent with ancient Egyptian goldworking techniques and demonstrates the remarkable technical skill of Middle Kingdom jewelers. Original gold mounts of this type are rarely encountered on the market, having often been lost, damaged, or melted down in antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli was among the most prized materials in the ancient world. Imported over vast distances from mines in present-day Afghanistan, it was reserved for objects of luxury and prestige. Its intense blue color evoked the heavens and was associated with divinity, rebirth, and royal power. The use of such a costly material, combined with the precious gold mounting, indicates that the original owner belonged to Egypt's privileged elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Lapis, gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant length: 5\/8 inch (1.8 cm) Strung as a pendant on an 18-inch 18K gold chain \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e The scaraboid is intact and in excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired in Egypt by Goddard Du Bois (b. 1869 – d. 1925) and Josephine Cook Du Bois (b. 1864 – d. 1961), New York, between 1900 and 1907, and then by descent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josephine Dubois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58061957497135,"sku":"EJ1402a","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/1e930abac62363ae1f35ebda76152c1a.jpg?v=1781119704"},{"product_id":"rj2557-1","title":"A Roman Gold Luna Pendant, Roman Imperial Period, 3rd - 4th century CE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis finely crafted gold pendant is fashioned as a lunula, or crescent moon, one of the most enduring protective amulets worn by women and girls throughout the Roman Empire. The crescent represented the waxing and waning moon and was closely associated with feminine identity, fertility, renewal, and the divine protection of the moon goddess, often identified with Diana or Luna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunulae were typically presented to girls in childhood and worn throughout their youth as apotropaic ornaments believed to protect the wearer from malevolent forces, illness, and the \"evil eye.\" Their function closely paralleled that of the bulla worn by Roman boys. Although many examples survive in bronze and silver, gold lunulae were luxury objects reserved for families of considerable means and reflect both personal devotion and social status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present example is notable for its elegant proportions and restrained form. The broad crescent terminals taper gracefully toward rounded tips, while the suspension loop is decorated with delicate ribbing, a characteristic decorative treatment found on high-quality Roman goldwork of the Late Imperial period. Its clean silhouette and refined workmanship emphasize the timeless simplicity that has made ancient Roman jewelry particularly appealing to modern collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its symbolic role, the crescent moon embodied the cyclical nature of life, regeneration, and feminine power, making the lunula one of the most recognizable and meaningful amuletic forms in the Roman world. Professionally mounted on an adjustable modern 18K gold chain, the pendant is ready to wear and remains completely reversible should you wish to display it independently. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant height: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm), length: 1 inch (2.5 cm). Strung on a modern 18K yellow gold chain, adjustable up to 18 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Minor surface imperfections and expected wear consistent with age, otherwise intact and in very good condition overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Collection of Henry Anavian, Sumer Gallery, NYC., 1980’s. 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