Object Description
A fine Greek, Hellenistic, gold amphora-type pendant, decorated with stylised handles in the form of undulating dolphins. At its centre is a circular blue glass bead with the top encased by a conical cap formed from a thin sheet of gold. Following below are two circular glass beads of different hues of green. The body terminates with a thin gold disc decorated with a ribbed wire around its perimeter. The pendant is further embellished with two dolphins, finely modelled in gold, one at each side of the suspension loop, creating the handles of the amphora. Fine detailing has been added to the dolphin’s fins and tail. A further gold loop has been added in antiquity to the top. This beautiful item of jewellery testifies to the extreme quality of Greek Hellenistic goldsmiths.
Date: Circa 2nd century BC