Gold and Carnelian
600-300 BCE
Iran
Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Iran
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Wealth
Case Title
Wealth of the world
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Iran
Accession Number
LNS 4721 J
Description
In pursuit of the exotic and beautiful, across the ancient world gold was combined with precious stones like cernelian from far away – just like today. The language of wealth is timeless and international.
