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Ancient Gold: National Treasury of Georgia

Necklace with the Perfumery. (2 nd century A.D. )

The sepulcher discovered in Armaziskhevi belongs to the highest aristocracy of Iberia (Kartli) - The Pitiakhsh Eristavi.

Gold, amethyst, almaden, turquoise, filigree, granulation. Consists of three parts - thick wicker-work chain, amulet box of circular shape with the relief image of amethyst ram head and a perfume item. The box for necklace and perfumery item are decorated with the almandine and turquoise stones.

Ancient Gold: National Treasuy of Georgia

Pair of Bracelets. 5 th - 4 th centuries B.C. Vani.

Gold indot, with the images of the heads of aurochses. Additionally processed with engraving.

National Treasury of Georgia Figure of Lion. 23rd century B.C. Tsnori, Kakheti

In spite of stylization and small size there is clearly shown the strength of a lion. It is the unique pattern of Early Bronze Era.

Casting gold, decorated with relief ornaments, with imitation of granulation and filigree. Length - 5.2 cm, height - 2.8 cm.

National Treasury of Georgia

Gold, Wheel shape, soldered outside with small balls.

NATIONAL TREASURY OF GEORGIA

This is a wonderful video showcasing the most important of the Museum’s collections that of Georgian art, illustrating the development of the national artistic culture over many centuries from ancient times to the present.

Terry Stanfill, born in West Haven, Connecticut, is a first generation American of Italian descent. She received a degree in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Connecticut.

For her efforts in raising funds for the restoration of San Pietro di Castello, the ancient cathedral of Venice, the President of Italy honored her with the Ordine al Merito, Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana, and Commendatore. She is Vice President Emerita of Save Venice, Inc, and was founder of The California Chapter of Save Venice, Inc.

Terry Stanfill is a founding director and Life Trustee of Los Angeles Opera. She is a Governor Emerita of the board of The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California as well as a Reader, her subject of research, the Normans in Southern Italy and Sicily in the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries inspired her to write her first novel, The Blood Remembers.

Terry is married to Dennis Stanfill, former CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, and MGM.

Their daughter Francesca Stanfill Nye, is a novelist and journalist.

Their son, Dennis, is partner and managing director of HBDesign, Singapore.

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The images you'll see as you scroll down to the current text are all part of the story telling in my novel, Realms of Gold:Ritual to Romance.

Bianca Caldwell, pen name, Bianca Fiore, is a writer for an art magazine. In each of her monthly stories she describes an object used in ancient ritual.

Ancient Gold: National Treasury of Georgia

Ancient Gold: National Treasuy of Georgia

National Treasury of Georgia Figure of Lion. 23rd century B.C. Tsnori, Kakheti

National Treasury of Georgia

NATIONAL TREASURY OF GEORGIA