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title: Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5751/parure-of-jewellery-from-the-carthage-treasure/
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# Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5751.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5751.jpg)

## Image Caption

Matching sets of jewellery (parures) are rare finds from the Late [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) Period. This set of a necklace and earrings combines rock emeralds, sapphires, and pearls threaded on [gold](https://www.worldhistory.org/gold/) wire. Approximately 50 years after this jewellery was made, the Emperor Leo (reigned 457-474 CE) restricted the wearing of these specific gems to imperial use only, demonstrating the value and esteem with they were held. 300s-400s CE. From the Hill of St. Louis, Tunisia. The [Carthage](https://www.worldhistory.org/carthage/) Treasure comprises 31 pieces of jewellery and [silver](https://www.worldhistory.org/Silver/) tableware, dating from around 400 CE. The treasure was found in Carthage, modern-day Tunisia. It is thought to have been buried for safekeeping by the prominent Cresconii family at a time of crisis, possibly when the [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/) was attacked by the Germanic [Vandal](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vandals/) King [Gaiseric](https://www.worldhistory.org/Gaiseric/) in 439 CE. Bequeathed by Sir [Augustus](https://www.worldhistory.org/augustus/) Wollaston [Franks](https://www.worldhistory.org/Franks/). (The British Museum, London).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 02). Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5751/parure-of-jewellery-from-the-carthage-treasure/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 02, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5751/parure-of-jewellery-from-the-carthage-treasure/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Parure of Jewellery from the Carthage Treasure." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Oct 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5751/parure-of-jewellery-from-the-carthage-treasure/>.

## License & Copyright

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