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A small delicate Western Asiatic gold bead featuring a hollow ovoid body decorated with diagonal repoussé ridges. Torus-shaped elements decorate the terminals on either end. Some earthy encrustation to the surface. Some warping to the gold. The bead is in overall good condition. 

Please note, this is a small bead. Measurements provided below.

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 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 Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans.

Measurements: L 0.9cm X W 0.5cm
Weight: 0.26g

Provenance: From an Ex Japanese gentleman's (deceased) private collection, formed 
1970s-2010.


Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.

Circa 1st Millenium BC

Western Asiatic Gold Bead  (No reserve price)

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