Achaemenid
Gold square beaded pendant, Achaemenid, circa 5th - 4th century BC
Gold
Width: 1.9 cm
Length of chain: 18 in (adjustable to 16 in)
Length of chain: 18 in (adjustable to 16 in)
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An ancient Achaemenid gold bead pendant of five hollow circular tubes connected together vertically and decorated with fine granulation beads in between.
An ancient Achaemenid gold bead pendant of five hollow circular tubes connected together vertically and decorated with fine granulation beads in between.
Provenance
UK private collection, acquired circa 2000Literature
Such beads would have been incorporated into larger pieces of jewellery. There are similar examples from the Oxus Treasure, see British Museum, London accession no. 124079.The Oxus Treasure, discovered at the end of the 19th century by the Oxus River, is one of the most precious collections of ancient Persian art. Comprised of stunning gold and silver artworks and jewellery, the treasure is an impressive example of ancient Persian wealth. The elaborately decorated metalwork shows how incredibly skilful and talented artists were in the Achaemenid Empire.