A large Peruvian Crystal Drop Pendant, Chancay Period, ca. 1000 - 1470 BCE Medium - Silver Light pitting to the blade

Light pitting to the blade that does not detract

some repairs to the gold setting

Adelaide1992 The Long Gallery

for it was believed that carnelian was endowed with magical powers

Dimensions: H: 2 3/4" (6

A large Peruvian Crystal Drop Pendant, Chancay Period, ca. 1000 - 1470 BCE Medium - Silver Light pitting to the bladeCarved from beautiful clear crystal quartz, this large pendant is teardrop shaped, with a hole drilled through the top for suspension and dusted in red cinnabar. Dimensions: Height: 2 inches (5. 08 cm) Condition: Intact and in excellent condition. Provenance: Private Maryland collection, acquired in the 1960s and then by descent.