A superb Fatimid Double Horse Head Gold Pendant, ca. 11th - 13th century CE The A List In shape it consists of

In shape it consists of a tall broad shaft crossed near the top by four short horizontal bars

Leaders were adorned with a wide variety of jewelry and decorative elements made from gold

Central to the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians was the desire to preserve the body for all eternity

such jewelry was often used by individuals of high status

A superb Fatimid Double Horse Head Gold Pendant, ca. 11th - 13th century CE The A List In shape it consists ofThis beautifully designed pendant of high karat gold, features a gracefully curved body decorated with granulated circles and terminating in two finely modeled horse heads. Each head features a finely modeled open mouth, ears inlaid with carnelian, and a round carnelian inlay in the center of the forehead. Suspended from the body are three dangling elements comprising a carnelian bead sitting above a round gold terminal that creates a fabulous sense