Phoenicia was a civilisation originating from the Levant, the people of Phoenicia spoke a Semitic language and purposed jewellery, as in many ancient societies, to mark social status, wealth and privilege. Phoenician art exhibited a variety of cultural influences, with Egyptian being one of the most common. The amuletic nature of this pendant with the addition of a scarab, which, despite being a uniquely Egyptian innovation, soon became integrated into many neighbouring cultures that were in contact with the Ancient Egyptians, such as the Phoenicians. This piece therefore represents the combination of different characteristics, showing the inter-connectivity of various civilisations in the ancient world. This was due to well-established trade routes, with different peoples often borrowing styles and artistic techniques from one another.
Phoenician-Egyptian Bronze Pendant with Jasper Scaraboid
£ 300.00
A fine ancient Phoenician-Egyptian bronze pendant featuring an engraved jasper scaraboid. The scaraboid displays a vivid red hue with the flat base carefully carved with a depiction of a stylised bird. A vertical incision denotes the body, from which two wings spread outwards on either side. Engraved dots fill the remaining fields. A bronze frame encases the sides of the scaraboid, rising to a rounded lug on either side. The bronze then curves over the top to meet in a vertical stem, topped by a spool-shaped loop for suspension. Patination to the bronze along with wear and earthly encrustation throughout.
Provenance: From an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
Condition: Fine condition, break in the bronze near the lug. The extended loop bends slightly to the side due to age.
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| Weight | 3.9 g |
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| Dimensions | W 1.8 x H 1.7 cm |
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