An ornament [brooch?] from Syria was offered for sale via Facebook in 2019.
Photo below was posted on the website https://www.scorpapp.com, then reposted on the Yandex >> https://yandex.ru
It appears that the ornament offered for sale on Facebook has been framed, made into a pendant and was put up for auction in 2024 as the Hellenistic pendant https://auction.apolloauctions.com/lots/view/5-1F6ISN/hellenistic-gold-disc-pendant-with-cabochons
“Description
Ca. 300 – 100 BC. A finely rendered Hellenistic 21.5ct gold disc-shaped pendant, hammered from thin gold, with a large central garnet cabochon that is encircled by smaller garnets and turquoise cabochons. Between the smaller cabochons are unique imbossed human faces. The pendant is framed with raised gold wires frames, while the reverse remains smooth and unworked. The top of the pendant has a ribbed gold loop that is used for suspension. Size: 60mm x 45mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Swiss art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.”
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