A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic The beast is rendered in

The beast is rendered in relief

Lapis lazuli

A rare Roman silver coin

Wavy-handled jars such as this example occupy a special place in the history of Egyptian archaeology

which was highly prized in Egyptian culture as it symbolized the sun and the gods' divine light

A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic The beast is rendered inThis stunning necklace brings together the most rare and prized gemstones of the ancient world. It comprises flat rectangular beads, hand carved from red jasper, malachite, breccia, limestone, quartz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and glass paste, restrung and separated by antique 18K gold spacers. For a related example see Dubin, Lois Sherr, The History of Beads (New York, 1987), 333a c. Dimensions: Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm) Condition: All beads