c. 323-31 BC. Greek Hellenistic period. A gold pendant with a rounded, ribbed suspension loop, and disk-shaped body featuring concentric reliefs with alternating floral motifs and bands of gold baubles arranged around a central rosettevfeaturing an elaborate flower with a gem set at the centre.. The outermost edges of the disk are decorated with spherical baubles. The Hellenistic period, which runs from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the battle of Actium is 31 BC, was an era in which Greek-speaking peoples controlled much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as far as present-day Afghanistan. This period saw many momentous scientific discoveries and artistic developments, including the creation of exceptionally intricate jewellery, as this gorgeous piece exemplifies. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition; wearable. Size: L:45mm / W:40mm ; 14.9g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.