Ancient Holy Land Gold Brooch, Persian or Hellenistic Era, Late 4th Century BCE

Description

of high karat sheet gold, the raised central boss with a large granule, the base framed by a band of twisted filigree wire, the star border framed with roped filigree wire and tipped with granules, two hoops for attachment on the back.

Condition: Fine and quite fragile with small structural losses to the center and edges, some granule loss, still a lovely example overall.

Dimensions:  Diameter: 3.6cm (1 1/2 in) 

Provenance:  Paul Ilton private collection, acquired prior to 1958