A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile assistant curator of the Bulaq

assistant curator of the Bulaq Museum

and sister-wife of Seth

Weight:  24 gramsProvenance: Private NYC collection

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A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile assistant curator of the BulaqA 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