Authenticated MMA striking museum reproduction necklace consisting of a strand of ribbed/coiled sterling silver beads with an oxidized antiqued finish, featuring a prominent curved carnelian centerpiece (boomerang/crescent shape) flanked by ornately decorated gold-toned metal end caps with intricate repousse or embossed scrollwork detailing. The necklace closes with a hook-and-eye style clasp. The piece comes in its original Metropolitan Museum of Art gift box with an accompanying information card identifying it as based on a South Mesopotamian original, circa 2112–2004 B.C.
Hallmarks Visible stamp on clasp disc reads '925 MMA' —confirming 925 sterling silver and Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) manufacture. Secondary mark appears to read 'BMCO' the maker or production for the MMA.

Condition Very good to excellent condition; oxidized patina appears intentional and consistent with design; no visible damage to carnelian; metal caps show fine decorative detail intact; some expected tarnish consistent with age and silver content
Authenticity The '925 MMA' hallmark strongly confirms this is an authentic Metropolitan Museum of Art licensed reproduction. The accompanying original MMA information card (visible in image) referencing accession number 41.160.214 and the Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty further authenticates its provenance as an official museum reproduction piece. This is NOT the ancient original artifact.




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