A fine Western Asiatic pendant featuring a gold circular centre which extends outwards to form a large loop which splits at the top used for suspension. The piece is further enriched with six gold wires, all out stretched, holding a small carnelian bead while the bottom two also feature a light blue glass bead. Each drop ends with the wire bent to form a loop holding the beads in place. Minor repairs to wires and some oxidisation. Many grand civilizations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity is 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, electrum and silver jewellery would have featured gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Measurements: L 2.5 x W 2.1 cm Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.