A Near Eastern Steatite Bird Pendant, Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age, ca. 1500 – 800 BCE Ceramics the necklace creates a graceful

the necklace creates a graceful

The man stands upright with one arm at his side and the other

Minor edge handling as is typical for unstretched works

which combines South Asian religious imagery with artistic traditions influenced by the Hellenistic world

Medium: Gold

A Near Eastern Steatite Bird Pendant, Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age, ca. 1500 – 800 BCE Ceramics the necklace creates a gracefulThis early amulet is finely carved from black steatite in the form of a bird in flight, its wings extending outward on either side and the tail flared behind. The underside is detailed with inlaid grooves, while a suspension hole drilled through the center of the body allowed the piece to be worn in antiquity. The pendant has been modern strung on a 14K gold chain, adjustable up to 18 inches, transforming it into a striking necklace that blends