LARGE GREEK HIGH KARAT GOLD PENDANT WITH SUN MOTIF. Ca. 800 - 600 BC. A circular gold sheet pendant worked in chased and repoussé technique, centred on a prominent raised omphalos encircled by a narrow plain band. Radiating from the omphalos are thirteen evenly spaced triangular rays, each flanked by a raised boss, forming a structured solar pattern. The composition is enclosed by a triple dotted border, culminating in a raised outer edge. A small suspension tab projects from the upper edge. 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: 68mm x 64mm; Weight: 6g 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.