Gold Phaistos Disc Pendant “Minoa”

Description

Sublime 14k yellow gold medal from the 80s depicting the famous and enigmatic Phaistos disc. Held in place by a movable bail, this shimmering gold medal is engraved on each side of the 241 symbols of the ancient artifact. A bewitching piece that is both rich in history and captivating in its beauty, capturing light and attention. Sold without chain.
Diameter: 2.1cm
Weight: 2.5g
Gold hallmark 585
This unique piece had a previous life in Greece.

The story: The Phaistos Disc is an enigmatic archaeological artifact discovered in 1908 in the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Dated to about 1700 B.C., this fired clay disc measures about 15 cm in diameter and bears, on both sides, a spiral of stamped symbols — 241 in total, divided into 45 distinct signs. These symbols were printed using stamps, making them one of the earliest known examples of letterpress printing. To date, neither the language nor the meaning of the text has been deciphered, which feeds into many hypotheses, ranging from a religious text to an ancient game. Its uniqueness and mystery make it one of the most fascinating objects in archaeology.