Garnet, Rose quartz, emerald, green tourmaline, amethyst, rock crystal, Gold
320-250 BCE
Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Details
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Wealth
Case Title
Wealth of the world
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Measurements
44.5 cm
Accession Number
30219, 336
Description
This single object sums up the sophistication of luxury trade in the ancient world. Held together on a gold chain are stones sourced from Egypt to Sri Lanka – garnet, rose quartz, emerald, green tourmaline, amethyst and rock crystal.
