GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH CABOCHON. Ca. 300 - 1 BC. A circular gold pendant composed of a central cabochon stone set within a raised collar, encircled by a ring of closely coiled S-shapes. Surrounding the inner field is a broad outer zone formed of radiating drop-shaped lobes, each delineated by fine filigree wire. A small tubular suspension loop is attached at the top. 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: 45mm x 43mm; Weight: 9g Provenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in a Belgian private collection of A.G. 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.