A Greek Blackware Salt Dish, ca. 4th century BCE Vessels The piece is composed of

The piece is composed of two coordinated strands of elongated gold tube beads and small round lapis lazuli beads

Unlike many rings adorned with inscriptions or enamel

Jade was the preeminent material in ancient Mesoamerica

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both as personal adornment and as a ritual or amuletic item

A Greek Blackware Salt Dish, ca. 4th century BCE Vessels The piece is composed ofA small clay dish, covered in black glaze, features a deep, round body and stands on a short foot, which remains uncovered by the glaze. Although the original purpose of these small, charming dishes is unknown, they were dubbed 'salt' dishes in the 18th century due to their resemblance to examples at that time. Medium: Clay Dimensions: Height: 1 7 8 inches (4. 6 cm), Diameter: 3 3 4 inches (9. 5 cm) Condition: A small crack to the center of the foot,