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LOT 0101
Greek Floral Gold Pendant with Garnet
HELLENISTIC, 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (0.92 grams, 25 mm).
Sheet-gold disc with integral loop, repoussé design of twelve radiating petals, pellets to the rim and loop, central cell with inset garnet bead.
ProvenanceFormerly with Lyon & Turnbull, UK.
Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 2000s.
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