Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. A beautiful Greek Hellenistic gold Lunula pendant with finely detailed filigree work. The front of the crescent shows a central palmette with head of Nike, flanked by finely detailed filigree spirals. The pendant is framed with a twisted border, the tips are decorated with two rosettes in filigree. The pendant has a ribbed suspension loop with a central 8 petalled rosette. The reverse side is undecorated. Width: ± 35,6 mm Weight: ± 6,33 grams Good and solid condition, wearable with care. The surface shows signs of typical hand-worked gold and some signs of wear, consistent with an ancient artefact. The applied bosses and wirework enhance the surface, creating a lively interplay of texture and relief. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). In Greek mythology Nike is the personification of victory, symbolizing triumph in battles and competitions. She is often depicted with wings, representing speed and success or with a laurel wreath or palm frond, the traditional emblems of success, awarded to victors in competitions or contests. Nike was closely associated with Zeus and Athena. The Roman equivalent is the goddess Victoria. A crescent (Lunula) was a popular symbol in many ancient cultures. It is associated with Artemis/Diana as a symbol of virginity and female chastity. Lunulae were worn as protective amulets, closely associated with fertility, protection and the lunar cycle, and were commonly used in both Greek and Roman cultural contexts. In Christianity, the Lunula entered Marian iconography. In the Crusades, it became associated with the Orient (Byzantine Empire, Levant and Outremer) and was widely used in Crusader seals and coins.