A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE Funerary & Religious Equipment causing the blood to circulate

causing the blood to circulate smoothly throughout the body

Avian imagery held deep ritual significance in Moche cosmology

Funerary stelai of this kind were common across the Greek-speaking eastern provinces of the Roman Empire

Background: Moche potters were consummate specialists in mold-made and hand-modeled ceramics

(Herodotus

A Parthian Gold and Agate pendant, Parthian Empire, ca. 200 - 600 CE Funerary & Religious Equipment causing the blood to circulateA fine Parthian carved red jasper amulet, set in a gold mount of high karat gold. Medium: Gold, agate Dimensions: Pendant Width: 3 4 inch (2 cm) Condition: The pendant is in good condition overall. It has been mounted on a modern 18" adjustable chain of 18K yellow gold. Provenance: Private east coast collection, acquired before 1979 and then by descent.