A Published Byzantine Gold, and Garnet Medallion, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th - 6th century CE Amulets - Offerings much of Clark’s collection was

much of Clark’s collection was gifted to the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center

Dimensions:  Height: 1 inch (2

with large central shaft hole

" Wedjet-eye amulets were used from the Old Kingdom through the Roman Period and whether worn as a bracelet for everyday wear or tucked among mummy wrappings

allowing the pendant to be worn

A Published Byzantine Gold, and Garnet Medallion, Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th - 6th century CE Amulets - Offerings much of Clark’s collection wasThis exceptional gold medallion is crafted from 24K sheet gold and meticulously hammered in the repouss technique to depict a frontal female head, likely representing Aphrodite, portrayed in a so called "barbaric" style. Her broad, simplified features are surrounded by hair arranged beneath a Phrygian cap, with a dotted beaded border framing her face. Below the chin, four small triangular granulated pendants hang, creating the appearance of a jeweled