An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Chains - 18K Yellow Gold Provenance: Private east coast collector

Provenance:  Private east coast collector

deaccessioned by Heckscher Museum of Art

perhaps the most popular shape for Egyptian mirror handles

Considered a luxury art

the artistically gifted Veracruzanos located on the Gulf Coast of Mexico created particularly inventive ceramic sculpture in varying styles

An Eastern Roman Gold and Banded Agate Pendant, Early Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE - 2nd century CE Chains - 18K Yellow Gold Provenance: Private east coast collectorThis exquisite jewel, once an ancient earring, has been sensitively adapted for wear as a pendant. Fashioned in high karat gold, it is set with a hand carved, drop shaped cabochon of banded agate, its natural strata of warm brown, cream, and black creating a striking visual effect. The stone is framed by an elaborate openwork mount composed of delicately spiraled gold wirework that forms an intricate, foliate frame, both balanced and elaborate. Below