Silver pendant with carnelian scarab
On the scarab, two figures flanking a tree.
This type of pendant, that undoubtedly also served an amuletic function, was Phoenician in origin and widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean.
This type of pendant, that undoubtedly also served an amuletic function, was Phoenician in origin and widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean.
Artwork Details
- Title: Silver pendant with carnelian scarab
- Period: Late Archaic
- Date: 6th–5th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot or Phoenician
- Medium: Silver, carnelian
- Dimensions: Other: 5/16 × 9/16 × 11/16 in. (0.8 × 1.4 × 1.7 cm)
Diameter: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm) - Classification: Gold and Silver
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.4166
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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