An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Household Goods 36 inches (6 cm)

36 inches (6 cm)

his final resting place should be identified in a tomb at Saqqara that was probably discovered by agents of Giovanni Anastasi in the 1820s and that contained not only Wahibreemakhet’s elaborate stone sarcophagus (now in Leiden)

at the front and sides of the crown highlights his protective power and authority

Provenance: Private American collection

This striking example is carved from translucent orange-red carnelian

An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Household Goods 36 inches (6 cm)This exquisite jewel, once an ancient earring, has been sensitively adapted for wear as a pendant. Fashioned in high karat gold, it is set with a hand carved, drop shaped cabochon of banded agate, its natural strata of warm brown, cream, and black creating a striking visual effect. The stone is framed by an elaborate openwork mount composed of delicately spiraled gold wirework that forms an intricate, foliate frame, both balanced and elaborate. Below