a straight or jointed bar in bronze or iron to fit into the mouth of the horse that is firmly attached to two cheekpieces (psalia) on either side
Largest pendant width: 1 1/4 inches (3
These color variations are inherent to anhydrite and make each vessel unique
The reverse bears the Greek legend BASILEWS ALEXANDROU around an anchor
Gold glass beads were a Hellenistic development
An Ottoman Turquoise and Gold Necklace, Ottoman Iznik Period, ca. 15th - 17th century Medium - Bone a straight or jointed barAn exquisitely bold necklace featuring eleven square gold sheet pendants, each one decorated with the traditional Ottoman Iznik bird and foliate motif two birds, probably peacocks, with necks bent backward over their bodies on either side of a stylized tree, a square geometric border framing the motif. The central pendant, larger than the others, features a double border with a raised central motif. Later Persian turquoise beads are strung between the