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Pendant for a Chain

Unknown 2nd–1st century B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Pendants in the form of a "Kohl tubes" with cuffs of raised gold sheet. Decorated in the same fashion as 81.AN.92.7

Details

Title: Pendant for a Chain
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 2nd–1st century B.C.
Location Created: Iran (?)
Physical Dimensions: 6.5 × 2.2 cm (2 9/16 × 7/8 in.)
Type: Pendant
External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
Medium: Agate , dark stone, rock crystal and gold
Terms of Use: Open Content
Number: 81.AN.92.8
Culture: Near Eastern (Parthian)
Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Creator Display Name: Unknown
Classification: Jewelry

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