A Western Asiatic teardrop shaped pendant made from electrum. The body of the pendant is spherical, with the sides flattened to form a roughly square shape. It gently tapers upwards, and is surmounted by a loop for suspension. Signs of wear consistent with age. Dark marking to the bottom. Please note this is a small pendant, measurements have been included below. Many grand civilisations inhabited the Near East, their wealth and prosperity is witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Gold would have been hammered down to a thin layer and manipulated into different shapes. The Repoussé and chasing techniques were used to create designs in high and low relief by hammering shapes into the metal from either the front or the reverse. Gold and silver jewellery were also enriched with gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Measurements: H 0.6cm X W 0.3cm Weight: 0.25g Provenance: Ex Japanese gentleman (deceased) collection, 1970 - 2010. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**