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LOT 0959
Western Asiatic Gold and Gem Pendant
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 in. (2.82 grams, 38 mm).
A gold pendant with honey-coloured piriform polished gemstone body set into a gold cell with polished garnet-set terminals, spherical bead to belly of the gemstone with trefoil finial composed of three coiled wire discs; suspension loop composed of coiled gold wire, spherical bead and hoop wrapped in a coiled wire sleeve; a marriage.
Provenance
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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