*RESERVE TODAY* COOMI Ancient Byzantine Gold Bracteate Pendant

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Byzantine Gold Bracteate from 8th-9th century AD. A mixed group of Silk Road Byzantine style gold foil disc appliqués, mostly comprising a repoussé cross within a ropework band and beaded rim, pierced for attachment. 5.6 grams total, 13.5-20mm (1/2 - 3/4). Ex a European businessman; formerly in a Belgium collection; previously from an old German collection. Bright orange carnelian amulet of the hippopotamus goddess Taweret. Suspension loop over her head. Egypt, c. 350 B.C. Taweret was especially helpful to children and to women during childbirth. Such amulets were attached to beds, head-rests, cosmetic articles. She also is known to expel malignant forces.

Features:

• COOMI Ancient Byzantine Gold Bracteate Pendant

• Diamonds (approx. 1.42 CTS)

• Orange Sapphire (approx. 0.52 CTS)

• Blue Sapphire (approx. 0.77 CTS)

• Emerald (approx. 0.51 CTS)

• 20K Yellow Gold

• Imported

Sold Exclusively on the Monterey Peninsula at Augustina Leathers in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California -- Established in 1987 | Authorized Dealer

About COOMI:

"COOMI is a luxury jewelry brand established in 2002, focusing on the spirituality and meaning each gemstone brings.
We create rich textures of jewelry in various gemstones while specializing in one of a kind gold elements. Our jewelry is not just jewelry it is an art form and they are literal sculptures you can adorn your body with. We are known for bringing an antique feel with modern qualities to our jewels.
We merge the old world with new by using ancient practices and antiquities in our pieces, as well as award-winning textures of gold combined with a fresh, unique take on making wearable art.
COOMI jewelry embodies a unique approach to design and craftsmanship, creating pieces that go beyond mere adornment." - COOMI