GJ2305
Made from hammered sheet gold, this elegant decorative element from a diadem is of knot form, and features a central garnet set in gold as well as delicate braided borders, spirals, and granules along the ends.
This type of decorative device was thought to have the power to ward off evil and heal wounds. The style, craftsmanship, and decorative motifs suggest that it was created by a Greek goldsmith during the Hellenistic period. It appears to have been made in the northern regions of the Greek world, as the closest comparison to this piece is a gold wreath diadem found in the tomb of a woman, possibly the wife of Philip II of Macedon, which was excavated in Vergina, Imathia, Central Macedonia, Greece.
Medium: Gold, garnet
Dimensions: Length: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm), Height: 1 5/8 inches (4.12 cm). Strung on a 20-inch braided 23K+ solid gold chain in the style of the ancients.
Condition: Intact and in excellent condition, suitable for wearing. High quality, a fabulous example of Hellenistic workmanship.
Provenance: Private New England collection, acquired about 1985 from Nicholas Wright, London, from a collection assembled prior to 1980.
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