Gold, Garnet and Green Glass
BCE 100-100 CE
Syria
Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Details
Culture/Civilisation
Ancient Mesopotamia
Theme
Trade, Movement and Exchange
Subtheme
Wealth
Case Title
Wealth of the world
Display Location
Coomaraswamy Hall
Findspot
Aleppo, Syria
Measurements
5.3 x 3.9 cm
Accession Number
30661
Description
In pursuit of the exotic and beautiful, across the ancient world gold was combined with precious stones from far away – just like today. The language of wealth is timeless and international.
