Asta Bidspirit | HELLENISTIC GOLD DISC PENDANT WITH

HELLENISTIC GOLD DISC PENDANT WITH CABOCHONS - Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A finely rendered Hellenistic 21.5ct gold disc-shaped pendant, hammered from thin gold, with a large central garnet cabochon that is encircled by smaller garnets and turquoise cabochons. Between the smaller cabochons are unique imbossed human faces. The pendant is framed with raised gold wires frames, while the reverse remains smooth and unworked. The top of the pendant has a ribbed gold loop that is used for suspension.Size: 60mm x 45mm; Weight: 45gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Swiss art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.