An Islamic Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Central Australia 1770 - 1830)

1770 - 1830)

the Maya ingeniously employed techniques such as pecking

common themes in ancient Egyptian jewelry design

in the Northern Territory of Australia

This elegant amulet resembles various idols from the Neolithic or early Bronze Age that capture the graceful silhouette of a violin

An Islamic Gold Pendant, ca. 10th century CE Central Australia 1770 - 1830)This elegant pendant is made using box sheet construction, resulting in a light yet durable diamond shaped piece that tapers into double granules at both the top and bottom. At the center is a raised, domed boss surrounded by tightly wound spiral filigree that resembles stylized foliage. The refined wirework and balanced geometry are typical of high quality Islamic goldwork from the early medieval era, during which jewelers favored intricate filigree