{"product_id":"gj2520","title":"A Greek Gold Heart Shaped Pendant, Hellenistic Period, ca.  3rd - 1st century BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinely worked high karat gold pendant of heart-shaped form with a softly bifurcated base, richly decorated with applied granulation. Concentric borders of minute gold beads frame a textured central field, where the granules are arranged in a more fluid, organic pattern, reflecting the increasingly expressive surface treatment characteristic of Hellenistic goldwork. The composition balances structure and ornament, with the granulation serving as both decorative and tactile emphasis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJewelry of the Hellenistic period is notable for its technical sophistication and heightened sense of luxury, with goldsmiths employing intricate techniques such as granulation to create richly textured surfaces and visually dynamic forms. The pendant is formed from sheet gold with applied granules, consistent with ancient fabrication methods. The simple suspension loop suggests it was originally worn as a personal ornament, likely with both decorative and apotropaic associations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pendant height: 3\/4 inch (1.9 cm.) Strung as a necklace with a modern adjustable 18-inch chain of 18K yellow gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:  \u003c\/b\u003eThe pendant is intact and in excellent condition overall, showing only minor surface wear consistent with age.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Private New Jersey collection, formed in the 1970s - 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hindman Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57788539437359,"sku":"GJ2520","price":2021.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/5339\/files\/1078c00ac2a169209fe507a16bdd2a2d.jpg?v=1778030704","url":"https:\/\/sandsoftimedc.com\/en-ch\/products\/gj2520","provider":"Sands of Time Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}