Description:

Ancient Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenicia, ca. 8th to 7th century BCE. A remarkably crafted 16K gold (63% gold) pendant in the form of an arch with a fantastical granulated motif on its interior. The motif shows two amphorae atop a table, with a large granulated section at its center. The imagery calls to mind a temple or altar. A loop at the top of the arch allows the piece to be worn. During the Phoenician period, jewelry was omnipresent, worn by men, women, and children. This golden pendant would have been a highly treasured personal item, perhaps expressing some religious devotion. Size: 0.75" W x 0.95" H (1.9 cm x 2.4 cm); gold is 63%, equivalent to 16K; total weight: 2.9 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#149764

  • Condition: Three tiny losses to the granulated edges, a few tiny losses to the granulated decoration at the center, and slight bending to the sheet of gold on the back. Otherwise in excellent condition and could be easily made wearable with the addition of a chain.

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September 26, 2019 8:00 AM MDT
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