A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Amulets - Assimilation finely carved green glazed steatite

finely carved green glazed steatite with the incised cartouche of "Nubkaure" -- the prenomen of Amenemhat II

are evocative choices

Traces of the original pigment in red

the pendant presents beautifully

which first appears in Dynasty XIII

A superb Hellenistic Gold and Glass Crescent Pendant, ca. 2nd century BCE Amulets - Assimilation finely carved green glazed steatiteA beautiful crescent shaped gold lunula pendant, masterfully crafted from high karat gold and featuring a central suspension loop. The pendant is bordered along the outer edge with finely twisted gold braid, framing the form with rich visual texture. The lower edge is adorned with an intricate floral motif composed of applied gold wire and granules, demonstrating the high level of artistry and advanced goldsmithing techniques. Embedded across the