A Round Gold Brooch with Agate Inset, Parthian Period, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE Jewelry - Varia This head may have belonged

This head may have belonged to a seated image of the Buddha

acquired from the London trade in 1999

Chapman Gallery

1998 Flinders Lane Gallery

Dimensions:  Height: 7/8 inch (2

A Round Gold Brooch with Agate Inset, Parthian Period, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE Jewelry - Varia This head may have belongedGold inset brooch with a round agate eye bead in brown and white. Wide gold border decorated with ten circular relief elements having granulated borders, outer and inner simple rope like borders. Dimensions: Diameter: 1 1 2 inches (4 cm) Condition: Ancient suspension loops on the reverse are a later repaired addition, some repairs to the gold setting. Provenance: Private NYC collection, ex. Anavian Family Collection acquired over 30 years ago by David