A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile The Greeks and Romans believed

The Greeks and Romans believed this stone would keep the wearer sober no matter how much wine was consumed

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

Weight:  24 gramsProvenance: Private NYC collection

much like an owl

A carved leg like this example may have served as a model for a larger sculpture or to teach apprentice sculptors how to replicate a master style

A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile The Greeks and Romans believedA 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