This large Luristan bronze sword is an excellent example of the double bell-formed pommel style
primarily globular jars
Ancient Egyptian Glass and Faience from the 'Per-neb' Collection
Caixa Cultural
The beast is rendered in relief
A superb Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace, ca. 2nd millennium BCE - 1st century CE Islamic This large Luristan bronze swordThis stunning necklace brings together the most rare and prized gemstones of the ancient world. It comprises flat rectangular beads, hand carved from red jasper, malachite, breccia, limestone, quartz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and glass paste, restrung and separated by antique 18K gold spacers. For a related example see Dubin, Lois Sherr, The History of Beads (New York, 1987), 333a c. Dimensions: Necklace length: 15 inches (38 cm) Condition: All beads