A pair of Babylonian gold Spiral Beads set as Earrings, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 1894 – 1595 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs collected during the 1950s–1960s

collected during the 1950s–1960s

the top of his head with moon and crescent headdress

Color field painting

Provenance: Richard Yeagle private collection

then the core was scraped out

A pair of Babylonian gold Spiral Beads set as Earrings, Old Babylonian Period, ca. 1894 – 1595 BCE Amulets Seals Scarabs collected during the 1950s–1960sThese exquisite ancient gold spiral beads are formed using a labor intensive technique of heating and hammering fine gold wire, skillfully shaped into coiled spiral patterns without cutting or soldering. This seamless construction not only enhances their visual symmetry but also conceals the artists hand, an intentional aesthetic in ancient Mesopotamian metalwork. Gold in the ancient world was more than a precious material; it was revered for its