A Published Holy Land Gold Brooch, ca late 4th century BCE
MJ1305
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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.
Published: Ilton, Paul. The Bible Was My Treasure Map. New York, New York: Messner, 1958. p. 253
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