Old West Asian Gold flower pendant - 9 mm
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West Asian gold blossom pendant, circa 1st Millennium BC, measuring 9 mm by 4 mm and weighing 0.24 g, in good condition and previously acquired in 2025 from a private collection in Japan via a gallery Händler in the United Kingdom.
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A West Asian golden flower pendant with fine granulation. The pendant resembles a flower, with four elongated, hollow-oval, petal-like elements that project from a ring of granules above. On the top of the pendant there is a bail. Some signs of wear appropriate to the age of the piece, including slight deformities of the petals and holes at the base as well as scratches, dents and earthy deposits on the surface.
Many great civilizations inhabited West Asia in antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity are reflected in the highly sophisticated processing of precious metal jewelry. Gold was beaten into a thin layer and formed into various shapes. Gold and silver jewelry included golden granules, glass and gemstone inlays, and detailed engravings. Such pendants would have been part of elaborate necklaces or bracelets. Jewelry played an important role in many West Asian civilizations. Golden necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life, but could also be buried with the deceased.
Measurements: L 0.9 cm x W 0.4 cm
Weight: 0.24 g
Origin: From a Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970–2010.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this object. Due to complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom 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 West Asian golden flower pendant with fine granulation. The pendant resembles a flower, with four elongated, hollow-oval, petal-like elements that project from a ring of granules above. On the top of the pendant there is a bail. Some signs of wear appropriate to the age of the piece, including slight deformities of the petals and holes at the base as well as scratches, dents and earthy deposits on the surface.
Many great civilizations inhabited West Asia in antiquity, and their wealth and prosperity are reflected in the highly sophisticated processing of precious metal jewelry. Gold was beaten into a thin layer and formed into various shapes. Gold and silver jewelry included golden granules, glass and gemstone inlays, and detailed engravings. Such pendants would have been part of elaborate necklaces or bracelets. Jewelry played an important role in many West Asian civilizations. Golden necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life, but could also be buried with the deceased.
Measurements: L 0.9 cm x W 0.4 cm
Weight: 0.24 g
Origin: From a Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970–2010.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that they are entitled to ship this object. Due to complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to the United Kingdom 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
Name of object
flower 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
9 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
4 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.
