Archaic Earrings w/ Greek Key Motif Pendant 56mm
These unique earrings are made with non-precious beads and charms. The Archaic earrings features a black bead and square pendant with the traditional Greek Key motif, also known as the Meander. They are hook earrings and for pierced ears only.
Made in Greece.
Non-precious metal beads
Hook earrings (for pierced ears only)
Approx. 56mm (2.20 in) length.
Charms approx. 18mm (0.71 in) in length x 12mm (0.47 in) in width
History
In art and architecture, a meander is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek Fret or Greek Key design, although these are modern words. The name "meander" recalls the twisting and turning path of the Maeander River. Meanders were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; they, perhaps, symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander.