Bidspirit auction | HELLENISTIC GOLD LUNAR-SHAPED PENDANT WITH

HELLENISTIC GOLD LUNAR-SHAPED PENDANT WITH ROSETTE - Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A gold lunula, or crescent-shaped pendant, with a flat body decorated with an intricate motif of designs and decorative patterns. The centre is adorned with spirals, while gold threads embellish the borders. At the two ends of the pendant, there are gold pellets shaped like clusters of grapes. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9826 Ancient Jewelry, Lot 64; Christie's, Live Auction 1313 Ancient Jewelry, Lot 370. Size: 30mm x 25mm; Weight: 4g. Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired on the Dutch art market, 1990s. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.