An Elegant Byzantine Gold, Quartz and Garnet Bead Necklace, ca. 9th century CE Paintings Dimensions: Height: 5/8 inch (1

Dimensions: Height: 5/8 inch (1

this plaque was most likely worn as a pendant or attached to clothing

It has been strung on a modern 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold

Napanangka’s paintings are expressions of the artist’s sacred connections to totems

or symbolic journeying in funerary contexts

An Elegant Byzantine Gold, Quartz and Garnet Bead Necklace, ca. 9th century CE Paintings Dimensions: Height: 5/8 inch (1This elegant necklace is composed of ovoid beads of translucent quartz and deep garnet, one of the most prized gems of antiquity, interspersed with eleven finely textured gold spheres that add warmth and structure to the design. Each gold element is formed from two hemispheres, skillfully joined at the central seam and adorned with dense rows of circular filigree. This intricate granulation reflects the refined metalworking techniques characteristic