acquired in Israel in the 1960s
The bezel is designed with stepped shoulders and crowned with a small gold dot
they represent the agricultural plenty that would have been needed for the underworld
The Egyptian name for red jasper is khenmet
the mount preserves the character and integrity of the original piece
A Neo-Babylonian Lapis, Carnelian, and Gold Necklace, Neo Babylonian Period, ca. 626 - 539 BCE Jewelry - Beads acquired in Israel in theThis finely strung necklace consists of alternating faceted beads of vivid blue lapis lazuli and rich reddish orange carnelian, interspersed with ribbed gold spacer beads, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The centerpiece is a larger gold bead of cylindrical form, in repouss, adorned with linear decorative elements. The symmetry and materials suggest ceremonial or elite status, as lapis and carnelian were both regarded as protective and sacred