A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile Provenance: Private collection of Ronald

Provenance: Private collection of Ronald and Maralyn Biderman

This fine silver shell pendant was issued by the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the jewelry collection commemorating the 1976 King Tut exhibition

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The Greeks and Romans believed this stone would keep the wearer sober no matter how much wine was consumed

A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Medium - Textile Provenance: Private collection of RonaldA beautiful crescent shaped gold lunula pendant, masterfully crafted from high karat gold and featuring a central suspension loop. The pendant is bordered along the outer edge with finely twisted gold braid, framing the form with rich visual texture. The lower edge is adorned with an intricate floral motif composed of applied gold wire and granules, demonstrating the high level of artistry and advanced goldsmithing techniques. Embedded across the