HELLENISTIC GOLD LUNULA PENDANT WITH RED GARNET CABOCHONS

Ca. 300 - 100 BC. A gold lunula pendant with a crescent-shaped body bordered by twisted wire. Two red garnet cabochons are set in circular collets near the pointed terminals, each surmounted by clusters of granules. A vertical band of twisted wire divides the central field, with a suspension loop above and gold granules at the lower tips. Size: 30mm x 31mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.