{"title":"The Imperial Archive","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-imperial-archive","title":"Imperial Phoenician Bronze Scarab Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Imperial Phoenician Bronze Scarab Pendant strung on a modern woven dark green rope with gold and green thread. The pendant features intaglio figural scenes including stylised birds and winged scarabs, with recesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne-of-a-Kind\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e the pendant dates from 6th-4th century B.C, it weighs 13.5 gr. and is 2.3 cm in length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace length when fully extended is 28\" (71 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePhoenician Bronze Scarab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most culturally fascinating artefacts of the ancient Mediterranean world, bridging the gap between Egyptian spirituality and the masterful seafaring trade network of the Phoenicians (modern Lebanon) (c. 1500–300 B.C.).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eUnlike pure Egyptian scarabs, which were heavily religious, a Phoenician-crafted scarab represents the ultimate ancient \"multicultural crossover\" piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adriana Waite Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342255182163,"sku":"06-P-2026","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/7141\/9219\/files\/image-2_a29a1164-8805-42a0-a772-1fa9e691e504.jpg?v=1788296002"},{"product_id":"the-imperial-archive-1","title":"Imperial Filigree Byzantine Gold Opus Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Imperial Filigree Byzantine Gold Opus Pendant with Pearl, Garnets and other beads. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e exceptionally rare pendant dating from 6th-7th century A.D. and later. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant measures 7.3 cm, and weighs 4.92 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Byzantine Empire (330–1453 AD) produced some of the most opulent, dramatic, and technically advanced jewelry in human history. It was a bridge between the classical Roman world and the rich mysticism of the Middle East, resulting in a style that was intensely vibrant, highly religious, and deeply symbolic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eByzantine goldsmiths were absolute masters of texture, using techniques that modern designers still try to replicate today:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOpus Interrasile (Openwork)\u003c\/strong\u003e: This was a technique where goldsmiths painstakingly pierced sheets of gold to create a delicate, lace-like pattern. It made heavy jewellery look weightless and allowed light to pass through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGranulation and Filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e: They soldered microscopic gold beads (granulation) and twisted gold threads (filigree) onto surfaces to create rich, raised textures that begged to be touched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adriana Waite Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342296174931,"sku":"05-P-2026","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/7141\/9219\/files\/image-0-42-2.jpg?v=1788296901"},{"product_id":"the-imperial-archive-2","title":"Imperial Greek Gold Talisman Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Imperial Greek Gold Talisman Pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e the pendant dates from ca.3rd-2nd century B.C. weights 4.79 grams, and measures 5.00 cm in length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 3rd to 2nd century B.C. marks the height of the Hellenistic Period in Greek jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e Following the sweeping conquests of Alexander the Great, the Greek world suddenly gained access to vast fortunes of gold and exotic gemstones from the Persian Empire and India.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe result was a golden age of jewellery defined by unprecedented opulence and intricate three-dimensional sculpting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adriana Waite Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54342309478739,"sku":"04-P-2026","price":5400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/7141\/9219\/files\/image-0-43-2.jpg?v=1788297802"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/7141\/9219\/collections\/TheTalismanSealpendant_055362a2-2190-40d4-a5c9-3c166760d448.jpg?v=1786022768","url":"https:\/\/adrianawaitejewellery.com\/collections\/the-imperial-archive.oembed","provider":"Adriana Waite Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}