Necklace
300-400
Medium
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Classification
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.149.2
Art Historical Context
This exquisite necklace, dating to 300-400, hails from an unidentified artisan and exemplifies the artistry of early decorative jewelry. Now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum's Decorative Arts-Jewelry collection, it generously gifted by collector John Gellatly, contributions enriched the museum's holdings of finely crafted objects. Jewelry from this period often served as more than mere adornment—it symbolized status, cultural identity, and skilled craftsmanship. As a medium, such pieces highlight ancient techniques in metalworking, beading, or enameling (though specifics for this nec...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –