Bidspirit auction | HELLENISTIC GOLD PENDANT WITH OVAL

HELLENISTIC GOLD PENDANT WITH OVAL CHALCEDONY CABOCHON - Ca. 300 - 200 BC. A pendant features a high gold frame elegantly adorned along its walls. It houses a mottled blue cabochon chalcedony stone at its centre. At the top of the pendant, there are two gold hoops that can be used to attach it to a chain. For similar see: Marschall F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, British Museum, Plate XLVI, LI; Christie's, Live Auction 2771, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 258 (shape of the cabochon). Size: 30mm x 28mm; Weight: 12g. Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.