Ancient Greek Hellenistic gold Lunula pendant with Nike and filigree decoration

4th-2nd century BC

€ 2,150.00 VAT margin scheme

Article code: 25-1429

A beautiful Greek Hellenistic gold Lunula pendant with finely detailed filligree work. The front of the crescent shows a central palmette with head of Nike, flanked by finely detailed filigree spirals. The pendant is framed with a twisted border, the tips are decorated with two rosettes in filigree. The pendant has a ribbed suspension loop with a central 8 petalled rosette.

Width: ± 35,6 mm

Weight: ± 6,33 grams

Good and solid condition, wearable with care. Some signs of wear consistent with an ancient artefact.

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In Greek mythology Nike is the personification of victory, symbolizing triumph in battles and competitions. She is often depicted with wings, representing speed and success or with a laurel wreath or palm frond, the traditional emblems of success, awarded to victors in competitions or contests.

Nike was closely associated with Zeus and Athena.

The Roman equivalent is the goddess Victoria.