Egyptian-Style Necklace with Scarabs

late 19th-early 20th century L: 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) Citation Source image

Archaeological jewelry decorated with ancient and modern scarabs was popular in Europe during the second half of the 19th century. The Castellani workshop was famous for its copies of ancient jewelry, and this necklace has been attributed to Giacinto Melillo, one of Alessandro...

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10602
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Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1903, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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