Description:

Western Europe, Neoclassical, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A triumphant glass intaglio set in a high-quality gold pendant setting, 98% gold (equivalent to 23K+). The deep red surface depicts a stylized scene from ancient Persia, a heroic figure at the center - holding a lion above his head, a bull at his feet, and supernatural / divine beings flanking him- known as winged genies, protective beings often depicted in ancient Assyrian art and mythology. Celestial symbols are also carved overhead – a sun or star and crescent moon. Perhaps a depiction of the legendary hero Gilgamesh, known for his epic quest for immortality, as chronicled in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. This pendant is wearable and strung on a modern cord but can easily be restrung on a chain as one desires. Size of pendant: 2.4" L x 2.1" Diameter (6.1 cm x 5.3 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); gold quality: 98% gold (equivalent to 23K+); weight: 41 grams.

Provenance: ex-Davis collection, Houston, Texas, acquired before 2013 from various auction houses in London and New York

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  • Condition: Minor wear to the intaglio surface, tiny scratches. Details are sharp and clear. Gold setting has some minor indentations and a few losses to granulated spheres around the rim. Good condition and wearable, comes with a modern cord.

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