Ancient Greek, Hellenistic oro Earrings - 4th to 1st Century BC
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Hellenistic gold pendant from Greece dating to the 4th–1st century BC, 37.7 mm wide and weighing 1.22 g, in good condition with some wear, acquired from an auction house in 2024.
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Hellenistic Gold Pendant – 4th to 1st Century BC
A finely crafted Hellenistic gold pendant displaying the exceptional artistry and refined aesthetics of the Greek world during the Hellenistic period. The pendant is centered around an elegant eight-petaled rosette with a raised central boss, from which three delicately braided arms extend, each terminating in smaller floral elements executed with intricate openwork decoration. Floral motifs such as these were closely associated with beauty, prosperity, and divine symbolism, making pendants of this type both prestigious personal ornaments and meaningful expressions of status and belief. Despite careful restoration, the piece retains its original elegance and remains an attractive example of ancient Hellenistic goldsmithing.
Material: Gold
Measurements: 37.7 mm
Weight: 1.22 g
Provenance: Acquired in the United Kingdom from a private collection in Southern England, assembled during the 1980s.
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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.
Hellenistic Gold Pendant – 4th to 1st Century BC
A finely crafted Hellenistic gold pendant displaying the exceptional artistry and refined aesthetics of the Greek world during the Hellenistic period. The pendant is centered around an elegant eight-petaled rosette with a raised central boss, from which three delicately braided arms extend, each terminating in smaller floral elements executed with intricate openwork decoration. Floral motifs such as these were closely associated with beauty, prosperity, and divine symbolism, making pendants of this type both prestigious personal ornaments and meaningful expressions of status and belief. Despite careful restoration, the piece retains its original elegance and remains an attractive example of ancient Hellenistic goldsmithing.
Material: Gold
Measurements: 37.7 mm
Weight: 1.22 g
Provenance: Acquired in the United Kingdom from a private collection in Southern England, assembled during the 1980s.
All items come with CoA sent to your email address.
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
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Metal
oro
Century/timeframe
4th to 1st Century BC
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
1.22 g
Year acquired
2024
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Country of origin
Greece
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
4th to 1st Century BC
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
37.7 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.
