Necklace in the shape of lily papyrus

Silver necklace adorned with amethyste, replica of a necklace from the «Treasure of Thera» (Late Helladic IIB-IIA period, late 15^th - early 14^th century). The original features beads of Minoan inspiration in the shape of lily papyrus or semicircular papyrus, often found in Aegean jewellery in schematized form. The larger elements render a hybrid flower belonging to an imaginary flora used not only for decoration but also for religious reasons.