Old West Asian Gold Leaf pendant - 24 mm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
A fine West Asian gold pendant, hammered from a thin sheet of gold, shaped like a leaf. The piece shows raised vertical and horizontal grooves that overlap to form a cross. At the top, in antiquity a small suspension loop was attached, to which a thin gold wire is connected. Some scratches and earthly crusts on the surface as well as distortions on the sides.
In antiquity many great civilizations inhabited the West Asian region, and their wealth and prosperity are evidenced by the highly sophisticated metal jewelry produced. Gold was hammered into a thin layer and fashioned 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.
Dimensions: approx. H 2.4 cm x W 1.1 cm
Weight: 0.25 g
Origin: Ex Japanese private collection and Asian art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object. Due to complicated cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain or Switzerland.
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.
A fine West Asian gold pendant, hammered from a thin sheet of gold, shaped like a leaf. The piece shows raised vertical and horizontal grooves that overlap to form a cross. At the top, in antiquity a small suspension loop was attached, to which a thin gold wire is connected. Some scratches and earthly crusts on the surface as well as distortions on the sides.
In antiquity many great civilizations inhabited the West Asian region, and their wealth and prosperity are evidenced by the highly sophisticated metal jewelry produced. Gold was hammered into a thin layer and fashioned 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.
Dimensions: approx. H 2.4 cm x W 1.1 cm
Weight: 0.25 g
Origin: Ex Japanese private collection and Asian art market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this object. Due to complicated cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain or Switzerland.
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.
Details
Culture
Old West Asian
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st Millenium BC-1st. Millenium AD
Name of object
Leaf pendant
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
24 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
11 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
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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.
