A pair of Greco-Roman carnelian and gold drop earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE Medium - Terracotta and upright posture evoke the

and upright posture evoke the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

or a combination thereof

Dimensions: Max diameter: 2 1/4 inches (5

the wide flat rim-band is offset

Amulets in the form of writing tablets are unique to the Twenty-sixth Dynasty and later

A pair of Greco-Roman carnelian and gold drop earrings, ca. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE Medium - Terracotta and upright posture evoke theA lovely pair of ancient Greco Roman drop pendants, each featuring a luminous, teardrop shaped carnelian bead in a vibrant orange hue. The ancient beads are surmounted by high karat gold caps of flared, tapering form, detailed with small raised collars and decorative elements indicative of Hellenistic goldwork. Each pendant is suspended from a small ring and attached to a modern 14K gold huggie earring for contemporary wear. The overall design is