Necklace with Spherical and Pendant Beads

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Necklace with Spherical and Pendant Beads

Culture Greek

Title Necklace with Spherical and Pendant Beads

Date 400–200 BCE

Medium Gold

Dimensions Overall (as preserved): 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm)
Overall1 (finials): 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 70.105.4

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The rhythmic, rich decoration of this necklace is typical for the Late Classical and Early Hellenistic periods, a time when jewelry artistry was extraordinarily high in many areas of the Mediterranean region. Floral ornamentation and linear design are used to emphasize and contrast the varying structures of the round and pointed beads, highlighted originally by the bright blue of the small enameled discs.

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"Necklace with Spherical and Pendant Beads | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=70.105.4