A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile much like an owl

much like an owl

This fine silver shell pendant was issued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the jewelry collection commemorating the 1976 King Tut exhibition

and sister-wife of Seth

Glass examples are comparatively uncommon and demonstrate the transfer of decorative glassworking techniques to functional implements

A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile much like an owlA beautiful crescent shaped gold lunula pendant, masterfully crafted from high karat gold and featuring a central suspension loop. The pendant is bordered along the outer edge with finely twisted gold braid, framing the form with rich visual texture. The lower edge is adorned with an intricate floral motif composed of applied gold wire and granules, demonstrating the high level of artistry and advanced goldsmithing techniques. Embedded across the