ancientart:Greek necklace with a butterfly pendant. Late 2nd-1st century BC (Hellenistic), made of g
ancientart:Greek necklace with a butterfly pendant. Late 2nd-1st century BC (Hellenistic), made of gold, amethyst, chalcedony, emerald, rock crystal, pearl, and coloured glass.Elaborate diadems or necklaces featuring centerpieces of inlaid stones, pendants, and beaded chains go back to 3rd- and 2nd-century Greek jewelry. This necklace was found on the neck of the deceased; as the symbol of the soul, the butterfly was an appropriate motif for a burial gift. (Walters)Courtesy of & can be viewed at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. Via their online collections: 57.386. -- source link
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