| EBAY AUCTION | | | | archaeologists. Second rarity factor is that Samarians |
| Sarmatian - Persian Tribal King’s Ritual Gold | | | | were not known for the use of gold even by |
| Pectoral Necklace and Pectoral Amulet dated to 1st | | | | royalty, so any gold artefacts that are attributed to |
| Century B.C. – 2 Century A.D | | | | Sarmatians are of very high importance from both |
| ___________ | | | | cultural and financial perspective. |
| This ritual Gold Pectoral Necklace and Gold Pectoral | | | | Scientific discovery: During the restoration of |
| Amulet is a complete set and attributed to Sarmatian | | | | Sarmatian Gold Necklace expert restorers from |
| tribal ruler (king) of Persian descent that lived | | | | Lithuanian Art Museum Restoration Center found |
| approximately 2000 years ago. | | | | ancient technology (tree resin dielectric insulator) that |
| The Necklace is beautifully decorated with | | | | no one knew existed before. This discovery allows |
| ornaments, dotted pattern triangles, seven Carnelian | | | | to state that Sarmatian Gold Necklace holds very |
| (cornelian) stones and most important symbol the | | | | high scientific and historical value. |
| two birds, each one at both ends. | | | | Fame: In 2004 Sarmatians were made famous by |
| The Necklace is in very good condition and | | | | Hollywood after release of the movie “King |
| completely intact. Its structure consists of a single | | | | Arthur” staring Clive Owen. The film portrayed |
| pure gold cover with carnelian stones and internal | | | | King Arthur (played by Clive Owen) as half Sarmatian |
| silver plate for structural support. | | | | who, along with his Sarmatian brothers served the |
| The Gold Necklace was worn directly on the chest | | | | Roman Empire in Britain. |
| (hence Pectoral) to display power and wealth of the | | | | Detailed provenance is present for both, the |
| bearer. Throughout various civilizations gold pectorals | | | | Necklace and Amulet and it includes: |
| were always portrayed as symbols of power. | | | | * Metal analysis |
| Special attention must be paid to the most distinct | | | | * Authenticity analysis |
| image on this necklace, the two symbolic birds. Their | | | | * Ownership documents |
| style and the way they are depicted show traces of | | | | * Historical documents |
| Post-Sumerian culture (1500 – 100 B.C.) that was | | | | * Exhibition documents |
| carried by Persian and Sarmatian tribes. | | | | * Insurance documents |
| The Gold Pectoral Amulet is another world treasure | | | | * Media coverage and much more |
| on its own. With five Cornelian stones set on a | | | | Shipping: Buyer or legal representative of a buyer |
| decorated gold plate the entire composition rests on | | | | must arrive to European Union and take possession |
| a silver amulet base. There is a slight damage seen | | | | of the items personally (preferred). Worldwide |
| on the entire amulet primarily on the top left corner | | | | shipping is available – buyer must make a full |
| and on the central cornelian stone. From conservation | | | | payment for the items plus provide a shipping and |
| point of view the Gold Pectoral Amulet was | | | | insurance company of choice. |
| completely preserved by experts from National | | | | Tamoikins Museum’s obligations: |
| Restoration Center of Lithuania (European Union). | | | | * We declare with all responsibility that Pectoral |
| The fact that these two artefacts survived as a pair | | | | Necklace and Amulet are completely authentic, legally |
| and were worn by highest Sarmatian tribal ruler is | | | | acquired and currently owned by Tamoikins family. |
| incredible, a truly great treasure for the entire world. | | | | * We declare that Pectoral Necklace and Amulet |
| Cultural value of these artefacts is immeasurable. | | | | have no travel restrictions on any kind. |
| From rarity point of view there are very few | | | | * We will assist the buyer in all aspects of this |
| pectoral gold necklaces of this age in the world and | | | | transaction including insurance, shipping, import |
| all of them are located in top national museums. A | | | | export documentation and anything else that is |
| pair of fully intact Gold Pectoral jewellery that | | | | needed for a safe delivery of the items. |
| belonged to tribal king who lived 2000 yeas ago is | | | | * We allow the buyers or their legal representatives |
| extremely rare especially in such good condition. | | | | to make all necessary on site analysis and expertise |
| This is the only Gold Pectoral Necklace and Amulet in | | | | of the items prior to paying full amount. |
| private ownership and currently available for sale | | | | Buyer's (or buyer's representative's) responsibility: |
| worldwide. | | | | * Make a non-refundable down-payment of 10,000 |
| Necklace size: 28 x 15 cm | | | | US dollars prior to viewing the Pectoral Necklace and |
| Amulet size: 8 x 5 cm | | | | Amulet. |
| Rarity: Sarmatian gold artefacts are very rare. Many | | | | * Arrive to European Union. |
| people mistake them for Scythian items which are | | | | * Personally examine the Pectoral Necklace and |
| just as valuable but are in much more abundance. | | | | Amulet. |
| The rarity of Sarmatian artefacts comes from their | | | | * Make a payment for full amount for Pectoral |
| burial traditions. Sarmatians lived in steppe of Eastern | | | | Necklace and Amulet. |
| Europe and Asia and did not make kurgans (burial | | | | * To understand that returns are accepted prior to |
| grave hills) leaving very little visual trace of their | | | | paying full amount. Returns are not accepted after |
| civilization. Simply discovering their artefacts in vast | | | | the buyer examined and took full possession of the |
| grasslands of Eurasia is very difficult for | | | | Pectoral Necklace and Amulet. |