A fine Western Asiatic gold polygonal bead with granulated decoration. The bead is formed from two hollow halves, each features several triangular faces and one rhombic face at either end. Small clusters of gold granules feature in the centre of each triangular face. The bead is perforated horizontally for suspension. Some wear, discolouration, earthy encrustations and warping consistent with age. Many grand civilizations inhabited the area of Western Asia in antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity are witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Gold would have been hammered down to a thin layer and manipulated into different shapes. Gold and silver jewellery would have featured gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Measurements: L 0.7cm x W 0.5cm x H 0.5cm Weight: 0.49g Provenance: From an Ex Japanese gentleman's (deceased) private collection, formed 1970s-2010.