A Published Biblical Canaanite golden Locust, ca. 11th century BCE Islamic often surrounded by mourners or

often surrounded by mourners or entire families kneeling in prayer

This stunning necklace features eight distinct multicolor glass millefiori cylindrical beads

London: British Museum Press (1994) p

its head in profile with an elongated spout

crafted into lightweight yet durable shapes using hammering

A Published Biblical Canaanite golden Locust, ca. 11th century BCE Islamic often surrounded by mourners orFrom the time of the Prophet Samuel, this remarkable gold locust has a naturalistic body with folded wings and indentations detailing the face, neck, and back. Two long gold wires attached to the stomach to form four small legs, and a thicker piece of incised wire attached on either side as the long back legs. Published: Ilton, Paul "The Bible was my Treasure Map" (1958). Mr. Ilton dedicates a chapter in his book about this piece. Allegedly discovered