Necklace
Gold, filigree and granulation
L: 34.3 cm
Bequest of Norbert Schimmel, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum
Accession number:
91.71.347
Archaeology/Classical Archaeology
Hellenistic jewelery was made from series of small components, each constructed from sheet gold of very high quality. Decorative techniques included filigree, granulation, and enameling, usually in green or blue shades. Despite the small size of the components, no magnifying glasses were used in their manufacture.
From the Israel Museum publications:
Bizarre Perfection, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2008
Exhibitions:
Bizarre Perfection, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 19/12/2008 - 13/06/2009
