Object Description
A fine Greek, Hellenistic, gold pendant in the shape of an amphora. It features a cylindrical neck leading to an ovoid, translucent green glass bead, which becomes the centre-point of the piece, and terminates in a delicate gold granule cluster. The pendant is further embellished with two undulating dolphins, finely modelled in gold, one at either side of the suspension loop, creating the handles of the amphora. The dolphins are rendered stylistically with fine detailing added to the fins and tail. This beautiful item of jewellery testifies to the extreme quality of Greek Hellenistic goldsmith art.
Date: Circa 2nd-1st century BC