A Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli & Gold Bead Pendant, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2150 - 2000 BCE Seals - Varia 1999 Utopia – Recent Works

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A Near Eastern Lapis Lazuli & Gold Bead Pendant, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2150 - 2000 BCE Seals - Varia 1999 Utopia – Recent WorksA well carved lapis lazuli cylinder bead, distinguished by its saturated royal blue color and central band of applied sheet gold. The workmanship is precise and elegant, with a subtle taper and smooth finish, suggesting it may have once served as a high status personal ornament or amulet. The addition of gold not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also reflects the historical value placed on the combination of these two prized materials. Lapis