Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 2nd to 1st century BCE. A stunning pendant made from 85.86% gold (equivalent to 20.6 karats) boasting a broad crescent-like form adorned with elaborate and intricate applied decoration. The hollow adornment is beautifully embellished with a row of 12 projecting nodules around its outer periphery, while its body showcases a gorgeous design of slender wires incised with diagonal striations to present a rope-like presentation, all arranged in spiraling, abstract motifs. An additional border of projecting nodules decorates the bottom edge of the swirling, interior design, followed by 3 additional rope-like wires that line the perimeter of each face. The inward-curving top exhibits several suspension loops on either side with 1 large ring attached to a lower loop. Size: 1.1" L x 0.3" W x 0.9" H (2.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 2.3 cm); gold quality: 85.86% (equivalent to 20.6 karats); weight: 4.5 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Wearable as a pendant. Loss of nodule on 1 side and possible loss of other ring. Light bending commensurate with age, but form is still clear. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining detail.