A Neo-Assyrian Gold and Glass pendant, ca. 9th to 7th century BCE Jewelry - Beads especially hematite in the case

especially hematite in the case of the set square

Background:  The ceramic traditions of the Gran Coclé culture represent some of the most sophisticated expressions of Pre-Hispanic art in Central America

bearded figure flanked by two cobras

wavy locks are upswept

A protector from danger and possessing affinities with Bes and Horus the child (Harpocrates)

A Neo-Assyrian Gold and Glass pendant, ca. 9th to 7th century BCE Jewelry - Beads especially hematite in the caseA striking Neo Assyrian pendant centered by a vivid cobalt blue glass inlay, surrounded by raised gold bosses radiating across the circular surface. Constructed in sheet gold over a bronze core, the pendant reflects the refined metalworking traditions of the ancient Near East, where gold and colored glass were prized for both their beauty and symbolic associations with protection, status, and divine favor. The rich contrast between the luminous gold