{"product_id":"two-unicorns-pendant","title":"Two Unicorns Round Pendant Necklace Islamic Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaired Beasts in a Circle: The Two Unicorns Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo unicorns face each other inside a round frame of antique gold plate. Their bodies bend to fit the circle. This two unicorns pendant is 1 1\/8 in across and hangs on an 18 in chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Islamic art necklace is inspired by a carved ivory box, or pyxis, made in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K antique gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/8 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in L, gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory pyxis pendant, Andalusian pendant necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Box for Perfume\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original pyxis was a small container for musk, camphor and ambergris. It was carved from a single piece of ivory in early 11th century Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the treasures of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in Kuwait. The pendant keeps that perfumed history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIvories of Cordoba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuslim Spain was famous for carved ivory. A Met pyxis from Cordoba, made about 950 to 975, shows birds, lions and gazelles among vine scrolls. It once held jewelry or cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paired animals follow that court style. The Andalusian pendant necklace borrows its symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the two unicorns pendant at the collarbone. The round shape suits open necklines. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Islamic art necklace pairs well with solid colors. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Andalusian Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpain under the Umayyads built a rich court culture. Its ivories later influenced Romanesque carving in Europe. This two unicorns pendant is a small piece of that world. The ivory pyxis pendant and the Andalusian pendant necklace both draw on it. Each Islamic art necklace of this type is a modest keepsake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a real carved ivory pyxis from Cordoba, made for a caliph's court. An ivory pyxis pendant takes its form from boxes like this. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/toah\/works-of-art\/1970.324.5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePyxis - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192374475,"sku":"7257","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/museum-jewelry-two-unicorns-pendant-with-chain-islamic-art-7257-1.jpeg?v=1728081637","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/two-unicorns-pendant","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}