Old West Asian Gold petal - 8 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller
A delicate West Asian gold pendant model in the shape of a leaf. Thin gold leaves were hammered to form four petals arranged vertically with gaps between them. Each petal is rounded at the top and tapers to a point. At the top there is a gold loop for hanging. Minor signs of use compatible with age, such as chips on the edges. One of the petals has peeled off and is now missing.
In antiquity many great civilizations inhabited the West Asian region, and their wealth and prosperity are evidenced by the highly sophisticated jewelry making in precious metals. Gold was hammered into a thin layer and formed into various shapes. Gold and silver jewelry was adorned with gold granules, glass inlays and semi-precious stones, as well as detailed engravings. Very fine granulation and filigree work were central to West Asian jewelry making and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.
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.
Dimensions: L 0,8 cm x W 0,3 cm
Weight: 0,07 g
Origin: From a Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.
Important Information :
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complicated cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
A delicate West Asian gold pendant model in the shape of a leaf. Thin gold leaves were hammered to form four petals arranged vertically with gaps between them. Each petal is rounded at the top and tapers to a point. At the top there is a gold loop for hanging. Minor signs of use compatible with age, such as chips on the edges. One of the petals has peeled off and is now missing.
In antiquity many great civilizations inhabited the West Asian region, and their wealth and prosperity are evidenced by the highly sophisticated jewelry making in precious metals. Gold was hammered into a thin layer and formed into various shapes. Gold and silver jewelry was adorned with gold granules, glass inlays and semi-precious stones, as well as detailed engravings. Very fine granulation and filigree work were central to West Asian jewelry making and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.
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.
Dimensions: L 0,8 cm x W 0,3 cm
Weight: 0,07 g
Origin: From a Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.
Important Information :
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this object. Due to the complicated cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom or Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Old West Asian
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st Millenium BC
Name of object
petal
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
3 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
Depth
3 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
