Necklace
600-300 B.C.
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
1929.8.159.10
Art Historical Context
Step back in time over 2,500 years to behold this exquisite *Necklace*, crafted between 600 and 300 B.C. by an unidentified ancient artisan. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Decorative-Jewelry collection, piece exemplifies the artistry of early jewelry-making, a medium that blended functionality with profound symbolism. Donated as part of John Gellatly generous gift, it invites us to ponder the skilled hands that shaped it during a pivotal era of cultural flourishing across ancient civilizations. Jewelry from this period, often fashioned from precious metals, stones, or beads, ...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –