A Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead & Gold Cap Pendant, ca mid 1st millennium BCE 10397736_xl S: 50*60 CM

S: 50*60 CM

it was often worn by orators to achieve serenity before and during speeches

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and the handle is TPE wrapped and non-slip

A Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead & Gold Cap Pendant, ca mid 1st millennium BCE 10397736_xl S: 50*60 CMWith its extra fine bands set in a soft matrix of white and maroon brown, agate was highly prized in ancient times for its scarcity, energy, and beauty. It has been set in ancient high karat gold (23 24K) gold caps, each cap decorated with fine granulation in the form of triangles, a suspension loop on each cap for stringing. Of barrel shaped form, no doubt this pendant had great value as an exquisite and luxurious object illustrating the refinement