A Published Holy Land Gold Brooch, ca late 4th century BCE

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