Ancient Ishtar Crescent Moon Agate Necklace with 22k Gold Beads

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About the Item

Eight agate barrel-shaped beads with a crescent shaped center bead, alternating with 22k gold beads. The center bead is 4.35 cm in length (from tip to tip), 2.22 cm in width at the center and 8mm in thickness. The drill hole diameter is 3.3 mm. The barrel-shaped agate bead to the left of the center bead is 3.95 cm in length, 1.2cm in width at the center and 6mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 3 mm. The next agate barrel bead is 3.65 cm in length, 1.25 cm in width at the center and 7 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 4.1 mm. The third bead from the center is 3 cm in length, 1.1 cm in width at the center and 6.3 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 3.5 mm. The final bead on the left side of the necklace is 1.8 cm in length, 9 mm in width at the ends and has a drill hole diameter of 2mm. On the right side of the necklace, the first bead from the center is 3.85 cm in length, 1.3 cm in width at the center and 6 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 4.5 mm. The second bead is 3.7 cm in length, 1.3 cm in width at the center and 6.8 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 4mm. The third barrel bead is 3.05 cm in length, 1.1 cm in width at the center and 6 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 3.5 mm. The final barrel shaped bead is 1.55 cm in length, 9.5 mm in width at the center, and 6.5 mm in width at the ends. The drill hole diameter is 3.5 mm. The gold beads are 22k and made in an archaic style with raised ribs. The beading tips and clasp are also 22k gold and match the beads. The stone beads are all early Bronze Age. The carnelian bead on the left side at the back may be somewhat later, based on the smaller diameter drill hole. The large perforations, (over 3mm), and the bi conical shapes of the agate beads are all characteristics of beads produced by the Indus Valley civilization from 4,000 years ago. The center bead is very unusual because of the crescent shape. It is very similar to the flat lenticular beads from the same time period, except for the shape. The crescent shape seems very likely to symbolize the moon. This would be a Mesopotamian motif, associated with the goddess Ishtar. This necklace utilizes the barrel-shaped beads of the Indus civilization and the flat agate bead typical (except for its shape) of the contemporaneous civilization, to make a Mesopotamian moon amulet necklace. The ancient Sumerians did import beads from the Indus Valley as well as lapis lazuli and agate. The beads have been carefully selected for their size, shape, color, and age and the gold beads have been custom made to harmonize with the stone beads. The necklace is 17 ½ inches (44.5 cm) in length. The necklace weighs 74.1 grams.

Creator:
David Ebbinghouse
Metal:
22k Gold
Stone:
Agate
Stone Cut:
Bead
Weight:
74.1 g
Dimensions:
Length: 17.52 in (445 mm)
Style:
Artist
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
Unknown
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bloomington, IN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2425213800922

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