Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A SEMITIC AGATE NECKLACE ELEMENT IN THE SHAPE OF A CRESCENT MOON.
A SEMITIC AGATE NECKLACE ELEMENT IN THE SHAPE OF A CRESCENT MOON.
9th century B.C.
L. 28 mm
In the shape of a crescent moon, no pierced, probably to be mounted in a gold frame. Possibly referring to the crescent moon of Inanna (Ishtar). Wear marks. Very good overall conservation.
Provenance: Formerly Swiss private collection, acquired in the early 1990's, then by descent, family collection since 1998. This lot is sold under temporary import status.