An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Household Goods Medium: yellow jasper

Medium: yellow jasper

having a gold painted label: “Nephthys Sister of Isis”

while the prothorax and wing cases (elytrae) are neatly divided by fine incisions

36 inches (6 cm)

An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Household Goods Medium: yellow jasperThis exquisite jewel, once an ancient earring, has been sensitively adapted for wear as a pendant. Fashioned in high karat gold, it is set with a hand carved, drop shaped cabochon of banded agate, its natural strata of warm brown, cream, and black creating a striking visual effect. The stone is framed by an elaborate openwork mount composed of delicately spiraled gold wirework that forms an intricate, foliate frame, both balanced and elaborate. Below