Here are more bits of ancient jewelry remounted by Auclert (previously mentioned). Sadly this press release has much less detail on the pieces, but I'll provide what I have.
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| Earring with a gold Bactrian horn. The horn is from the 1st millenium BCE and decorated with granulations. | Large Phoenix pendent |
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| Bracelet with a Lapis Lazulli seal | Earrings set with 19th century menuki in the form of celestial Lions (called "Shishi"). They're set with dangling rubies of about 1.35ct each. |
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| Pendent in 18kt gold set with a long purple pearl with a dangling 1ct orange sapphire. The pearl is Akkadian, from 2200-2100 BCE |
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