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| Keywords: Greek - Necklace with Butterfly Pendant - Walters 57386.jpg Elaborate diadems or necklaces featuring centerpieces of inlaid stones pendants and beaded chains go back to 3rd- and 2nd-century Greek jewelry This necklace was found on the neck of the deceased; as the symbol of the soul the butterfly was an appropriate motif for a burial gift late 2nd-1st century BC Hellenistic gold amethyst chalcedony emerald rock crystal pearl and colored glass cm 7 5 33 1 3 ; cm 32 7 l accession number 57 386 2800 Discovered in 1891 in a tomb near Olbia Parutino Ukraine Postnikov Moscow by purchase from a local dealer in Ukraine Spinks London by purchase around the turn of the century Peter Mavrogordato 1913 by purchase on the art market Collection of F L van Gans Frankfurt 1913-1921 by purchase Galerie Bachstitz The Hague Henry Walters Baltimore 1921-1931 by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters between 1921 and 1931 Jewelry - Ancient to Modern The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1979-1980 From Alexander to Cleopatra Greek Art of the Hellenistic Age The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1988-1989 place of origin Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek art in the Walters Art Museum Jewellery in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Ancient Greek jewellery of Olbia Olbia Ukraine | ||||
