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ANTIQUE #SA858273

Ancient Western Asiatic Gold Bell Pendant

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Robert Harris Jewellers

This unique ancient Western Asiatic gold bell pendant is a very interesting artefact made in the 1st – 2nd Millennia BC, making it 3000 – 4000 years old. It comprises of a gold bell suspended from a disc fitted with a small loop. This one-of-a-kind artefact will make a conversation starter and a wonderful piece of ancient history. A part of our ancient jewellery collection.
 
 
There were many cultures and civilisations throughout this period in Western Asia. Goldsmiths in this ancient society would have combined gold with silver and copper, then heated and hammered their jewellery into shape. There is much jewellery in existence from this area which gives an idea about their wealth and prosperity.
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Dimensions. 18 x 10mm
 
Weight. 0.65 grams
 
Tested as 18k gold
 
 
ERA
 
1st – 2nd Millennia BC
 
 
CONDITION
 
Good. This ancient Western Asiatic gold bell pendant is presented in good condition. The bell has a small dent and there is a split acr...
Antique SA858273 shown on this page was made in Before 1700. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Robert Harris Jewellers
Home of Beautiful Jewellery
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01923 779325
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD