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Provenance: Private Maryland Collection
symbolizing celestial harmony and divine radiance
Stone examples of this type are quite rare
and its musculature is well-defined
22 inches)
A Neo-Assyrian Brecciated Jasper Bead Pendant, 1st millennium BCE Shabtis Provenance: Private Maryland CollectionA finely polished cylindrical bead pendant carved from brecciated jasper, displaying rich reddish brown inclusions within a pale cream colored matrix. The bead is drilled longitudinally for suspension and carefully polished to emphasize the natural beauty of the stone. Hardstone beads of this type were highly prized in the ancient Near East, particularly during the Neo Assyrian period, when vividly patterned stones were used in jewelry, amulets, and
