Greek Gold and Carnelian Necklace

Comprising three horizontal rows of embossed dots, divided by pearled framework, three fastening holes on both sides, two later added gold loops to enable the piece to be worn as a pendant. 4.89 grams, 54 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The embossed decoration finds parallels with embossed bronzes from Coste del Marano, where the model of a small boat is decorated in repoussé with the same bosses divided by similar dotted lines.

With a piriform body and narrow foot, deep shoulder and flange rim, strap handle to the rear; the rim and shoulder with radiating strokes, concentric bands to the body and foot, frieze of stylised running hounds below the shoulder. 34 grams, 63 mm high



Acquired 1980-1990s. From the private collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK.

Proto-Corinthian aryballoi of the same type, probably of Etruscan manufacture, in buff-ware decorated with dark metallic, purple-maroon and red-brown bands have been found in the Veii excavations. John Boardman noted that the shape in Corinth barely survives the 7th century, but these small pots are still found in Etruscan graves of the first half, or at least the first quarter, of the 6th century B.C.

Group of discoid clay moulds for casting contemporary counterfeit coins. 40 grams total, 27-32 mm



Private collection formed in the 1990s. Acquired from a central London gallery. Property of an Essex gentleman.