Bidspirit auction | ANCIENT GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD

ANCIENT GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH SUN MOTIF - Ca. 600 - 400 BC. A circular pendant of thin sheet gold, worked in repoussé and chased technique. The central omphalos is enclosed by a ring of punched dots, surrounded by eight alternating triangular rays and raised bosses. A second dotted border runs along the outer edge, enclosed by a plain raised frame. A folded tubular loop is attached at the top for suspension. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.For similar see: I. A. Nigahban, Marlik: The Complete Excavation Report. v. 2: Illustrations, Plate 54-55.Size: 35mm x 32mm; Weight: 1.8gProvenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s.