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Necklace and Pendant with Aphrodite Anadyomene

7th century

Not on view

A large piece of valuable lapis lazuli mimics a shell containing a representation of Aphrodite, the classical goddess of beauty, arranging her hair and wearing jewelry. Her appearance on a woman’s necklace demonstrates the continued resonance of pre-Christian mythology well into the Byzantine and early Islamic periods.

Necklace and Pendant with Aphrodite Anadyomene, Gold, lapis lazuli, garnet ( ? ), and rock crystal — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Necklace and Pendant with Aphrodite Anadyomene

Date: 7th century

Geography: Made in Eastern Mediterranean

Medium: Gold, lapis lazuli, garnet ( ? ), and rock crystal

Dimensions: Height of pendant without short chains: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); l. of chain: 32 11/16 in. (83 cm)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Byzantine Collection, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. (BZ.1928.6)

Accession Number: isl345

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