Necklace
800-700 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
1929.8.159.8
Art Historical Context
Step back in time over 2,700 years to behold this captivating *Necklace* from 800-700 B.C., a treasure from the ancient world now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum. Crafted by an unidentified artist, this piece falls within the realm of decorative arts—specifically jewelry—showcasing the early mastery of personal adornment that bridged the late Bronze Age and emerging Iron cultures. Jewelry like this necklace was far more than mere; it often symbolized status wealth, or spiritual protection, worn by elites in daily life or rituals. The survival of such delicate works speaks to excepti...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –