Object Description
A fine Western Asiatic gold pendant featuring two turquoise cabochon stone inlays. The stones are carved in a rhombus shape, each displaying a different hue of blue. Both stones are placed in gold rhombus shaped frames. The pendant is further enriched with a spherical carnelian bead attached to each side by a small rod of gold. The reverse is unadorned and features a small suspension hoop.
Date: 1st Millennium – 5th century BC