This archaic motif is based upon the powerful birds of prey (eagles
A rare Roman silver coin
Condition: Scattered areas of mineral deposits on the surface
believed to be a large sacred hemispherical stone located at the sanctuary of Delphi
This large Luristan bronze sword is an excellent example of the double bell-formed pommel style
A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic This archaic motif is basedThis stunning necklace brings together the most rare and prized gemstones of the ancient world. It comprises flat rectangular beads, hand carved from red jasper, malachite, breccia, limestone, quartz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and glass paste, restrung and separated by antique 18K gold spacers. For a related example see Dubin, Lois Sherr, The History of Beads (New York, 1987), 333a c. Dimensions: Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm) Condition: All beads