A 4th century BC Achaemenid pectoral crafted from gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise, red agate and inlaid glass. With a Greek inscription that states its weight, the piece was likely given to a Greek recipient as a token of Achaemenid favor. Kept at the Iranian gallery of Miho Museum, Japan. [2000×1598]

A 4th century BC Achaemenid pectoral crafted from gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise, red agate and inlaid glass. With a Greek inscription that states its weight, the piece was likely given to a Greek recipient as a token of Achaemenid favor. Kept at the Iranian gallery of Miho Museum, Japan. [2000×1598]

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