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 surmounted by a separately applied spiral wire. The omphalos is encircled by a narrow plain band. Eleven alternating triangular rays and rounded bosses radiate from the centre, enclosed within a dotted border and framed by a plain raised edge. A 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: 64mm x 59mm; Weight: 8g 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.