An ornate Western Asiatic gold pendant, featuring a circular body and wide loop for suspension. The body features a central granule, surrounded by a ring of raised dots. At the bottom of the ring is a short protrusion. The suspension loop features four gentle ridges. The reverse is smooth and unadorned. Some earthy encrustations. Many grand civilisations inhabited the area of Western Asia in Antiquity, their wealth and prosperity is witnessed by the very sophisticated precious metal crafting of jewellery. Gold would have been hammered down to a thin layer and manipulated into different shapes. Gold and silver jewellery would have featured gold granules, glass and semi-precious stone inlays and detailed engravings. Very fine granulation along with filigree, were at the centre of Near Eastern and Western Asiatic jewellery production and were later adopted by the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans. Gold necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets would have been worn in everyday life but also buried with the deceased. Measurements: L 0.8cm x W 0.4cm Weight: 0.20g Provenance: Ex Japanese private collection, deceased, 1970-2010.