An Islamic Gold Pendant on Turquoise Bead Necklace
Seljuk Period, ca. 10th - 12th century CE Animals 2003 Mbantua Gallery

2003 Mbantua Gallery

then the core was scraped out

Condition: Ancient wear

gave the beetle a prominent role in funerary contexts

evoking a sense of opulence and luxury

An Islamic Gold Pendant on Turquoise Bead Necklace<br><em>Seljuk Period, ca. 10th - 12th century CE</em> Animals 2003 Mbantua GalleryThe highlight of this sensational statement necklace is a central 10th 12th century gold bead elaborately decorated with a repouss floral motif of scrolling vines, and protruding granules. It has been restrung on a necklace with later turquoise spherical beads, interspersed with modern 18K gold bead caps. Condition: The central gold bead is intact and in very good condition overall. Modern strung turquoise beads and gold hook clasp. Sturdy and