FOR SALE on eBay: Sarmatian-Persian Tribal King’s Ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Pectoral Amulet 1 Century BC
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Sarmatian – Persian Tribal King’s Ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Pectoral Amulet dated to 1st Century B.C. – 2 Century A.D
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This ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Gold Pectoral Amulet is a complete set and attributed to Sarmatian tribal ruler (king) of Persian descent that lived approximately 2000 years ago.
The Necklace is beautifully decorated with ornaments, dotted pattern triangles, seven Carnelian (cornelian) stones and most important symbol the two birds, each one at both ends.
The Necklace is in very good condition and completely intact. Its structure consists of a single pure gold cover with carnelian stones and internal silver plate for structural support.
The Gold Necklace was worn directly on the chest (hence Pectoral) to display power and wealth of the bearer. Throughout various civilizations gold pectorals were always portrayed as symbols of power.
Special attention must be paid to the most distinct image on this necklace, the two symbolic birds. Their style and the way they are depicted show traces of Post-Sumerian culture (1500 – 100 B.C.) that was carried by Persian and Sarmatian tribes.
The Gold Pectoral Amulet is another world treasure on its own. With five Cornelian stones set on a decorated gold plate the entire composition rests on a silver amulet base. There is a slight damage seen on the entire amulet primarily on the top left corner and on the central cornelian stone. From conservation point of view the Gold Pectoral Amulet was completely preserved by experts from National Restoration Center of Lithuania (European Union).
The fact that these two artefacts survived as a pair and were worn by highest Sarmatian tribal ruler is incredible, a truly great treasure for the entire world. Cultural value of these artefacts is immeasurable.
From rarity point of view there are very few pectoral gold necklaces of this age in the world and all of them are located in top national museums. A pair of fully intact Gold Pectoral jewellery that belonged to tribal king who lived 2000 yeas ago is extremely rare especially in such good condition.
This is the only Gold Pectoral Necklace and Amulet in private ownership and currently available for sale worldwide.
Necklace size: 28 x 15 cm
Amulet size: 8 x 5 cm
Rarity: Sarmatian gold artefacts are very rare. Many people mistake them for Scythian items which are just as valuable but are in much more abundance. The rarity of Sarmatian artefacts comes from their burial traditions. Sarmatians lived in steppe of Eastern Europe and Asia and did not make kurgans (burial grave hills) leaving very little visual trace of their civilization. Simply discovering their artefacts in vast grasslands of Eurasia is very difficult for archaeologists. Second rarity factor is that Samarians were not known for the use of gold even by royalty, so any gold artefacts that are attributed to Sarmatians are of very high importance from both cultural and financial perspective.
Scientific discovery: During the restoration of Sarmatian Gold Necklace expert restorers from Lithuanian Art Museum Restoration Center found ancient technology (tree resin dielectric insulator) that no one knew existed before. This discovery allows to state that Sarmatian Gold Necklace holds very high scientific and historical value.
Fame: In 2004 Sarmatians were made famous by Hollywood after release of the movie “King Arthur” staring Clive Owen. The film portrayed King Arthur (played by Clive Owen) as half Sarmatian who, along with his Sarmatian brothers served the Roman Empire in Britain.
Detailed provenance is present for both, the Necklace and Amulet and it includes:
* Metal analysis
* Authenticity analysis
* Ownership documents
* Historical documents
* Exhibition documents
* Insurance documents
* Media coverage and much more
Shipping: Buyer or legal representative of a buyer must arrive to European Union and take possession of the items personally (preferred). Worldwide shipping is available – buyer must make a full payment for the items plus provide a shipping and insurance company of choice.
Tamoikins Museum’s obligations:
* We declare with all responsibility that Pectoral Necklace and Amulet are completely authentic, legally acquired and currently owned by Tamoikins family.
* We declare that Pectoral Necklace and Amulet have no travel restrictions on any kind.